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SJR 789

Memorials, Sports - Parker Newman -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jessie Seal

Tennessee legislature passed a memorial resolution honoring a sports-related subject, formally recognizing its significance to the state.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 789

Legislative bill overview

SJR 789 is a memorial resolution in Tennessee that honors and commemorates an individual or sports-related achievement. As a joint resolution memorializing a subject, it does not create new law but rather expresses the legislature's recognition or tribute.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve to formally recognize significant contributions, accomplishments, or individuals of importance to Tennessee. While not binding legislation, they represent official state recognition and are entered into the legislative record, providing historical documentation of what the state chose to honor during a particular session.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: The bill's specific subject (whom or what is being memorialized) is not detailed in the available documentation, making it difficult to assess whether all constituents would agree with the chosen commemoration.
  • Resource allocation: Some may question whether legislative time should be devoted to memorial resolutions versus substantive policy matters.
  • Selective memorialization: Questions may arise about why certain individuals or achievements receive state memorials while others do not.

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

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