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HJR 1100

Memorials, Sports - Providence Christian Academy girls' basketball team, TSSAA Division II-A state champions -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Bryan Terry

Tennessee House passes ceremonial resolution honoring Providence Christian Academy's girls' basketball team as TSSAA Division II-A state champions.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1100

Legislative bill overview

HJR 1100 is a ceremonial resolution memorializing the Providence Christian Academy girls' basketball team for winning the TSSAA Division II-A state championship. The bill passed the Tennessee House of Representatives unanimously and is proceeding to the Senate as a formal recognition of this athletic achievement.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve to officially recognize and honor significant accomplishments by constituents, creating a formal legislative record of achievement. While non-binding and primarily ceremonial, such recognitions provide public acknowledgment and can be meaningful to the schools, athletes, and communities involved.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Some argue that legislative bodies should focus exclusively on substantive policy rather than ceremonial recognitions, particularly when budgets are tight or policy matters are pending
  • Selective recognition: Questions about whether similar recognition is extended consistently to all state championship teams across different sports and schools, or if some receive preferential treatment
  • Precedent concerns: Passing numerous commemorative resolutions could expand legislative time demands if similar requests from other championship teams and achievements are approved

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

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