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SJR 715

Memorials, Sports - Summit High School girls' volleyball team, TSSAA Class AAA state championship -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee legislature formally honors Summit High School girls' volleyball team for winning TSSAA Class AAA state championship through ceremonial memorial resolution.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 715

Legislative bill overview

SJR 715 is a memorial resolution honoring Summit High School's girls' volleyball team for winning the TSSAA Class AAA state championship. The bill passed through the Tennessee legislature and was signed by the Governor in March 2026, officially recognizing this athletic achievement.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve to formally acknowledge significant community accomplishments and provide official state recognition for student athletes. While primarily ceremonial, such recognitions can boost school morale, celebrate excellence in youth athletics, and create a permanent legislative record of the achievement.

Potential points of contention

  • Selective memorialization: Questions about whether the legislature should individually memorialize sports achievements, or if this sets a precedent requiring similar resolutions for all state championship teams
  • Resource allocation: Some may view legislative time spent on ceremonial resolutions as diverting attention from substantive policy matters
  • Equity considerations: Potential concerns about which schools and teams receive state recognition versus others with similar accomplishments

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

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