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HJR 697

Memorials, Sports - Soddy Daisy High School Trojans, Class A back-to-back dual and traditional wrestling state champions -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michele Reneau

Memorializes and salutes Soddy Daisy High School Trojans for back-to-back 2024-2025 TSSAA state wrestling titles, honoring athletes and coaches and celebrating athletic excellence.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 697

Summary of HJR 697 (2025) — Memorializing Soddy Daisy High School Trojans Wrestling Champions

Overview

  • Type: Joint Resolution (memorial)
  • Title: Memorials, Sports — Soddy Daisy High School Trojans, Class A back-to-back dual and traditional wrestling state champions
  • Sponsor: Rep. Reneau
  • Status: Signed by Governor (2025)
  • Introduced: April 22, 2025
  • Purpose: Honor and salute the Soddy Daisy High School Trojans boys’ wrestling team for winning TSSAA Division I, Class A dual and traditional state championships in 2024 and 2025, marking four state titles in two years.

Key Provisions

  • Expressions of tribute: The resolution states it is fitting to salute student-athletes who have distinguished themselves as champions and model character.
  • Recognition of achievements:
    • Dual championships: 2024 and 2025 back-to-back; 2025 results noted as part of a 50th consecutive dual victory with no losses (wins over Anderson County, Station Camp, and Signal Mountain).
    • Traditional championships: 2025 state titles won by Ayden Jenkins, Braylan Cosper, Nathan Wade, and Jonathan Davis; runners-up were Luke Myhan and Tyson Flavin; 4th place Jake Laxton; 5th Jeremiah Wysong; 6th Nathaniel Moungsiharat.
    • The team’s margin of victory in 2025 was described as substantial over the second-place team.
  • Coaching recognition: Honors the coaching staff led by Ulric Winesburgh (2024 NWCA Tennessee Boys’ Wrestling Coach of the Year) with assistants Ashley Brooks, Steve Henry, and Shane Turner.
  • Formal concluding language: The General Assembly “honor and congratulate” the team and extends best wishes for future success; language to prepare and present an appropriate copy.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Soddy Daisy High School Trojans wrestling team (boys), coaches, school administration.
  • Broader: Tennessee high school athletics community and fans; reinforces recognition of athletic excellence and sportsmanship.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • House action: Introduced and sponsored on April 22, 2025; passed House with a voice vote (Ayes 95, Nays 0).
  • Senate action: Concurrent passage and enrollment steps; transmitted to Governor, with Senate Speaker signing on subsequent dates.
  • Governor: Signed on May 7, 2025; bill status shows “Signed by Governor.”
  • Effective date: As a memorial resolution, typically becomes an official expression of the legislature upon signing; no regulatory or fiscal changes.

Impact and Fiscal Note

  • This is ceremonial: no changes to law, no new programs or appropriations, and no fiscal impact expected beyond standard ceremonial printing and presentation.

Bottom Line

HJR 697 serves to publicly recognize the Soddy Daisy High School Trojans’ exceptional back-to-back state championships in 2024 and 2025, detailing specific athletes, coaches, and milestone achievements, and to celebrate their contribution to the school and state.

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

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