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SJR 714

Memorials, Sports - Page High School girls' golf team, TSSAA Division I, Class AA State Champions -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Page High School girls’ golf team is publicly honored for winning the 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class AA state championship and its second straight title.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 714

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 714 (SJR 714) — Tennessee (Session 114)

Overview

  • Purpose: Honor and congratulate the Page High School girls’ golf team for winning the 2025 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Division I, Class AA state championship.
  • Type of measure: Memorial resolution (recognition/commendation) from the Tennessee General Assembly.
  • Status history (highlights):
    • Introduced and initially approved in February 2026.
    • Passed the Senate and transmitted to the House in February 2026.
    • Concurred by the House with unanimous support (Ayes 94–0) on March 2, 2026.
    • Signed by Speaker of the House, Speaker of the Senate, and Governor in March 2026, becoming law.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly recognize the achievements of Page High School’s girls’ golf team, highlighting their athletic excellence, teamwork, character, and academic conduct.
  • To acknowledge the team’s accomplishment as the second consecutive state title and second-ever state championship for Page High School.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Recognition:
    • The Legislature memorializes, congratulates, and honors the Page High School girls’ golf team and their coaches for winning the 2025 state championship.
  • Notable details highlighted in the resolution:
    • Final team score: 289 (+9 to par) to claim the Division I, Class AA title.
    • Team accomplishments: Second straight state championship for Page High, showcasing sustained excellence.
    • Individual contributors noted: Brooke Bennett (third place) and Shashe Ekker (tied for fifth) as high scorers.
    • Leadership acknowledged: Head Coach Jamie Eickhoff for guidance and dedication.
  • Symbolic actions:
    • An official copy of the resolution may be prepared and presented to the team/coaches.
    • The resolution language is designed to recognize students’ achievements both on the course and academically, emphasizing character.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Page High School girls’ golf team and coaching staff.
  • Secondary impact: Elevates Page High’s athletic program recognition within Tennessee; serves as a public record of achievement that may inspire students and reflect positively on the school and community.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and passage:
    • Introduced February 2026; transmitted between chambers in late February 2026.
    • Senate approval on February 23, 2026; House concurrence on March 2, 2026.
  • Governor action:
    • Signed by Governor on March 18, 2026, finalizing the measure.
  • Effective date: The bill becomes law upon gubernatorial signature (as indicated by the signing timeline).

Practical Impact

  • This is a ceremonial, commemorative resolution with no direct fiscal impact or policy changes.
  • It serves to formally recognize and celebrate student-athlete achievement, potentially contributing to community pride and motivating student-athletes.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary for a specific audience (e.g., school district communications, legislative staff briefing, or media release) or add a brief recap of the team’s season highlights beyond what’s in the resolution.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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