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SJR 979

Memorials, Sports - Terryauna Griffin, TCCAA Player of the Year -

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

Tennessee honors Terryauna Griffin for leading TCCAA in scoring, being Player and Offensive Player of the Year, and earning First Team All-TCCAA for 2025-26.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 979

Summary of Bill: SJR 979 (Session 114) – Tennessee

Title

Memorials, Sports - Terryauna Griffin, TCCAA Player of the Year

Purpose and Intent

  • To honor and congratulate Terryauna Griffin for her athletic achievements during the 2025-2026 basketball season.
  • Specifically recognizes Griffin’s accomplishments as the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA) Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, and First Team All-TCCAA.
  • Conveys appreciation for Griffin’s leadership, skill, and perseverance, and wishes her continued success.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The resolution declares recognition of Terryauna Griffin, a student-athlete at Walters State Community College (Lady Senators), for:
    • Being named TCCAA Player of the Year for 2025-2026.
    • Being named TCCAA Offensive Player of the Year.
    • Earning a First Team All-TCCAA selection.
  • Highlights Griffin’s statistical achievements:
    • Led the TCCAA in scoring with an average of 21.7 points per game.
    • Totaled 563 points over 26 games.
    • Ranked third nationally in points per game.
    • Recorded 54 three-pointers and 71 steals during the season.
    • Broke Walters State’s all-time scoring record on February 18, 2026.
    • Career total exceeding 1,100 points.
    • Scored in double digits in 24 of 26 games; 12 games with 20+ points; 8 games with 30+ points.
  • The resolution requests an official copy be prepared and presented to Griffin.

Who is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Terryauna Griffin, student-athlete at Walters State Community College.
  • Walters State Community College (athletics program) noted through Griffin’s achievements.
  • Tennessee state recognition context; no binding policy changes or funding changes are enacted.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative journey:
    • Introduced and placed on Senate consent/accelerated calendars in April 2026.
    • Passed Senate on consent (April 2, 2026) and transmitted to the House (April 2, 2026).
    • House concurrence and passage occurred in early April 2026.
    • Signed by the Speaker of the House (April 8, 2026) and enrolled.
    • Signed by the Governor (April 16, 2026).
  • This is a concurrent resolution (SJR) memorializing and congratulating a specific individual; it does not create enforceable policy or funding.

Summary

SJR 979 is a Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution honoring Terryauna Griffin for an outstanding 2025-2026 basketball season at Walters State Community College. It acknowledges her roles as TCCAA Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, and First Team All-TCCAA, and highlights her scoring leadership, season points, national ranking, and career scoring records. The bill serves as a ceremonial tribute and requests the preparation and presentation of an official copy to Griffin. The resolution progressed through the 114th General Assembly in April 2026 and was enacted into law as a formal recognition.

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

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