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HJR 13

Memorials, Sports - Sevier County High School football team, TSSAA Division I, Class 5A State Champion -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Fred Atchley

Tennessee legislature formally honors Sevier County High School's TSSAA Division I, Class 5A football state championship through signed memorial resolution.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 13

Legislative bill overview

HJR 13 is a memorial resolution honoring the Sevier County High School football team for winning the TSSAA Division I, Class 5A State Championship. The resolution formally recognizes this athletic achievement through the Tennessee legislature and was signed into law by the Governor in February 2025.

Why is this important

Legislative memorials serve to officially recognize and celebrate significant accomplishments by constituents, which can boost community pride and acknowledge excellence in youth athletics. However, this represents one of many similar resolutions passed annually by state legislatures, raising questions about how legislative time and resources are allocated.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative resources: Critics may argue that memorializing individual sports teams uses legislative time that could address substantive policy issues, though supporters view it as an appropriate civic recognition function
  • Equity of recognition: Questions about whether other schools or athletic achievements receive similar formal recognition, or if factors like school size, prior success, or geographic location influence which teams are memorialized
  • Precedent and scalability: If every state championship team receives a memorial resolution, the volume could become administratively burdensome, though this practice is standard in most state legislatures

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

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