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HJR 1213

Memorials, Sports - Richland High School Lady Raiders basketball team, Diviision I, Class A State Champions -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Clay Doggett

Tennessee legislature unanimously honors Richland High School's Division I Class A women's basketball state championship through ceremonial memorial resolution.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1213

Legislative bill overview

HJR 1213 is a memorial resolution honoring the Richland High School Lady Raiders basketball team for winning the Division I, Class A State Championship. The bill passed unanimously through both chambers of the Tennessee legislature with no recorded opposition.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve as official state recognition of significant achievements by constituents. While ceremonial in nature, they create a formal public record acknowledging the team's accomplishment and can be presented to the school and athletes as a tangible honor from their state government.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Some argue that legislative time could be better spent on substantive policy rather than ceremonial memorials, though these typically consume minimal floor time
  • Equity in recognition: Questions may arise about whether all state champions receive equal memorial recognition or if some are overlooked based on sport visibility or school location
  • Precedent concerns: Widespread use of memorials for athletic achievements could lead to requests for recognition of every state champion, creating workload questions for legislatures

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

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