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SJR 865

Memorials, Sports - Rusty Provins, 2012-2014 TSSAA Class A-AA Boys' Track and Field Discus and Shot Put state champion -

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

Honors Rusty Provins for outstanding athletic achievements, academic excellence, and military service as a ceremonial reconocimiento by the Tennessee General Assembly.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 865

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 865 (SJR 865), 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Note: This is a memorial resolution, not a bill proposing law. It recognizes and honors an individual for outstanding athletic achievements and service.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • The primary goal of SJR 865 is to honor and congratulate Rusty Provins for his exceptional athletic accomplishments and distinguished service.
  • It publicly commends Provins for winning multiple state championships in the TSSAA Class A-AA Boys' Track and Field events (Discus and Shot Put) during the 2012–2014 period.
  • The resolution also highlights Provins’s academic excellence, enlistment in the U.S. Army, and personal attributes, framing him as an exemplary ambassador for Tennessee.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • Officially recognizes Rusty Provins as a:
    • Five-time State Champion in discus and shot put (2012–2014) at the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Class A-AA level.
    • Valedictorian of his high school graduating class.
    • Signed athlete with Wake Forest Track and Field.
    • United States Army captain, Army Ranger, associated with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Liberty, North Carolina.
  • The resolution also notes Provins’s wife, Hannah Woods Provins, and acknowledges the support of his family, alma mater, and community.
  • The document directs that an appropriate copy be prepared and presented, with formal language to be used upon request.

3) Who/What is Affected

  • The primary beneficiary is Rusty Provins, with formal acknowledgment by the Tennessee General Assembly.
  • Indirectly, the resolution reflects positively on Cumberland Gap High School, Provins’s family, Wake Forest University (as a future/former collegiate athlete), and the broader Tennessee athletics community.
  • There are no statutory or regulatory changes, funding allocations, or policy shifts resulting from this memorial.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • This is a concurrent memorial resolution adopted by both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly.
  • The action history shows the following sequence:
    • Introduced and placed on first consideration in February 2026.
    • Passed the Senate and transmitted to the House in March 2026.
    • House concurrence and adoption followed, with final signatures completed in March 2026.
    • Governor action completed: signed into law (as a memorial resolution) on March 25, 2026.
  • Effect: The resolution serves as an official ceremonial commendation, suitable for presentation to Provins.

5) Notable Details

  • Sponsor: Senator Seal (with co-sponsor Representative Jessie Seal noted as co-sponsor in the companion or concurrent context).
  • The resolution emphasizes moral and civic virtues, noting Provins’s military service and leadership roles.

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