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SJR 1259

Memorials, Sports - Team Leroy -

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

Tennessee formally recognizes Team Leroy of Greeneville for winning the Tennessee State USBC Open team handicap event (3,430), dedicating the victory to Leroy Key.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1259

Summary of Bill: SJR 1259 (Session 114) – Tennessee

Title

Memorials, Sports – Team Leroy – Greeneville

Purpose and Intent

  • A Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 1259) to congratulate and commend Team Leroy of Greeneville for winning the Tennessee State USBC Open.
  • The resolution honors the team and recognizes their achievement in bowling, emphasizing sportsmanship, competition, and community pride.
  • It notes the team’s dedication and pays tribute to Leroy Key, the longtime friend after whom the team is named.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Official recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly of Team Leroy’s accomplishment:
    • Team Leroy consists of Clifford Doughty, David Painter, Mike Swatzell, Johnny Painter, and Cameron Key (Leroy Key’s son).
    • The team won the Tennessee State USBC Open in the team handicap event.
    • The team achieved a combined score of 3,430, placing first among 475 teams.
  • Naming tribute:
    • The victory is dedicated to Leroy Key (the team’s namesake and heart of the team), who passed away in August 2025.
  • Formal acknowledgment:
    • The resolution directs that an appropriate copy be prepared and presented to Team Leroy, with standard formatting language about presenting the copy and omitting certain clerical language from the final copy.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Team Leroy (Clifford Doughty, David Painter, Mike Swatzell, Johnny Painter, Cameron Key) of Greeneville, Tennessee.
  • Wider audience: The bowling community in Tennessee, and residents of Greeneville, who are publicly recognized by the General Assembly for this achievement.
  • No fiscal implications or regulatory changes are included in the text of the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Sponsor: Senate member Steve Southerland (co-sponsor listed as well).
  • Status and actions (per the record):
    • Filed for introduction on 2026-04-22.
    • Adopted by the Senate on 2026-04-23 (Ayes 32, Nays 0).
    • Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar and transmitted to the House on 2026-04-23.
    • Concurred by the House on 2026-04-23 (Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 0).
    • Engrossed and ready for transmission to the House for final action on 2026-04-23.
  • Final form: The resolution, once passed by both chambers, would be presented as a formal commemoration; the standard phraseology about the copy’s presentation appears, with a clause about omitting House/Senate designation from its final form.

Summary in Plain Language

SJR 1259 is a ceremonial resolution praising Team Leroy of Greeneville for winning the Tennessee State USBC Open in the team handicap category, with a team score of 3,430, against 474 other teams. The resolution honors the team members and dedicates the victory to Leroy Key, who had passed away in August 2025. It confirms the General Assembly’s recognition and extends best wishes for future success in bowling and life. The bill is strictly commemorative and contains no policy changes or financial provisions.

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

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