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SJR 972

Memorials, Sports - Taquez Butler, All-TCCAA First Team -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Steve Southerland

Ceremonially recognizing Taquez Butler of Walters State Community College for making the All-TCCAA First Team and highlighting his standout stats and character.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 972

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 972 (SJR 972), Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • Honor and congratulate Taquez Butler of Walters State Community College for being named to the All-TCCAA First Team by the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA).
  • Recognize Butler’s athletic achievements and exemplary character as a representative of Tennessee student-athletes.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Formal recognition by both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly (Senate and House) of Taquez Butler’s selection to the All-TCCAA First Team.
  • Acknowledges Butler’s performance statistics during his season with Walters State Community College, highlighting:
    • Average points per game: 11.7
    • Average assists per game: 5.0
    • Field-goal percentage: 48%
    • Total assists leading the conference: 140
    • Assist-to-turnover ratio: 4.0
    • Total 3-pointers made: 58
  • The resolution emphasizes Butler’s character and the pride his achievement brings to his family, community, and Walters State Community College.
  • The final clause states that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared and presented; the text following the State seal is to appear without House or Senate designation on the copy presented.

Who/What is Affected

  • Taquez Butler, a student-athlete at Walters State Community College.
  • Walters State Community College and its athletic program, by virtue of official recognition of one of its players’ achievements.
  • The broader Tennessee community, including supporters of community college athletics and Tennessee’s state athletes, who may view the recognition as a reflection of statewide athletic and academic achievement.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislative path (as indicated by the action history):
    • Introduced and passed first consideration (March 31, 2026).
    • Passed second consideration and placed on Senate Consent Calendar (March 26 and April 2, 2026, respectively).
    • Concurred by the House with unanimous approval (April 6, 2026; Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2).
    • Transmitted to Governor for action and subsequently signed:
    • Enrolled and ready for signatures (April 8, 2026).
    • Signed by Senate Speaker (April 8, 2026).
    • Transmitted to Governor for action (April 10, 2026).
    • Signed by Governor (April 16, 2026).
  • The bill is a ceremonial/recognition measure, not a policy or funding bill.

Financial/Policy Implications

  • No fiscal impact or policy changes are stated in the resolution. It serves solely to honor an individual athlete and promote a positive example of student-athletic achievement in Tennessee.

Summary in One Sentence

SJR 972 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Taquez Butler of Walters State Community College for his selection to the All-TCCAA First Team, highlighting his impressive statistics, character, and the pride his achievement brings to Tennessee, with the resolution moving through the standard legislative process and receiving executive approval.

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

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