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HJR 373

Memorials, Sports - Pleasant View 6U baseball team, Dixie Youth World Series Champion -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mary Littleton

The bill formally memorializes and honors the Pleasant View 6U All-Stars for winning the 2024 Dixie Youth Baseball World Series, recognizing their achievement and Tennessee pride.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 373

Summary: House Joint Resolution 373 (HJR 373)

Purpose and Intent

  • HJR 373 is a memorial Joint Resolution recognizing and honoring the Pleasant View 6U All-Stars baseball team for winning the 2024 Dixie Youth Baseball World Series.
  • The resolution memorializes the team and their coaches as exemplary ambassadors of Tennessee, celebrating their achievements and contributions to the state's sports legacy.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Details

  • Recognition of Achievement:
    • The Pleasant View 6U All-Stars won the 2024 Dixie Youth Baseball World Series in Walterboro, South Carolina, with a 7-1 record in the World Series.
    • The team had an overall season record of 26-4, won the district tournament in four straight games to reach the state tournament, and then won the first state title in Pleasant View’s history at Harriman.
    • At the national tournament, they won the team skills competition to begin the week and advanced through opponents to claim the national championship.
    • The team outscored opponents 441-190 across the season.
  • Personnel Recognized:
    • Players: Demarcus Simmons, Avery Merritt, Colin Garrison, Knox Perryman, Lincoln Carter, Beckham James, Owen Head, Jake Walker, Cortland Whittemore, Carson Sims, K.J. Blackwell, Lane Davis.
    • Coaches: E.J. Sims, Eric Whittemore, Adam Carter, Eric Sims.
  • Ceremonial Language:
    • The resolution states that an appropriate copy should be prepared for presentation.
    • The final clause involving the language appearing immediately after the State seal is worded to appear without House or Senate designation on that copy.
  • Nature of the Measure:
    • As a memorial resolution, it is ceremonial in nature and does not constitute new law, funding, or policy changes.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Members of the Pleasant View 6U All-Stars team (players and coaches), their families, and the Pleasant View community.
  • Broader: Tennessee athletes and sports communities, as the state formally recognizes notable youth athletic achievement.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduction: March 13, 2025.
  • House action:
    • March 17, 2025: Adopted on a consent calendar.
    • March 18, 2025: Engrossed; ready for transmission to Senate.
    • March 21–24, 2025: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar; concurrence in House occurred March 24, 2025.
    • March 26, 2025: Enrolled; ready for signature of House Speaker.
    • March 27, 2025: Transmitted to Governor for action.
  • Senate action:
    • March 24, 2025: Concurred in House resolution (Ayes 33, Nays 0).
    • March 26, 2025: Signed by Senate Speaker.
  • Governor action:
    • April 1, 2025: Signed by Governor (status: Signed by Governor).

Impact and Significance

  • The bill serves to formally acknowledge and celebrate the exceptional performance of a very young Tennessee baseball team, highlighting teamwork, sportsmanship, and state pride.
  • It provides ceremonial recognition without introducing regulatory changes or fiscal obligations.

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

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