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SJR 339

Memorials, Sports - Tyler Myatt, TCCAA Baseball Player of the Week -

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

The bill ceremonially recognizes Walters State CC baseball player Tyler Myatt for earning TCCAA Player of the Week and summarizes his week’s stats.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 339

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 339 (SJR 339) — Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • SJR 339 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and honoring Tyler Myatt of the Walters State Community College (WSCC) Senators baseball team.
  • The resolution acknowledges Myatt’s achievement of being named the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA) Player of the Week.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Statements of commendation: The bill expressly states that it is fitting for the General Assembly to recognize successful student-athletes who reach notable milestones.
  • Eligibility and achievement recognition: It notes Myatt’s performance during the specified week (a 5-0 team record for WSCC) with statistics: 10-15 at the plate, four home runs, and 13 RBIs.
  • Formal recognition: The bill directs the presentation of an appropriate copy of the resolution to Myatt, omitting the House/Senate designation language from the final copy for presentation purposes.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Tyler Myatt, a student-athlete at Walters State Community College.
  • Institutional stakeholders: Walters State Community College and the WSCC Senators baseball program.
  • Legislative audience: Tennessee General Assembly members (Senate and House) and the public, as the resolution serves to publicly commend Myatt’s athletic achievement.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsor: Senator Steve Southerland (co-sponsor listed as well).
  • Status Timeline:
    • Introduced and placed on the calendar in March 2025.
    • Passed both chambers on first and second readings with unanimous votes (Ayes 96, Nays 0 on concurrence in the House; as indicated by “Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0” on a 4/7/2025 calendar action).
    • Enrolled and transmitted to the Governor for action (early April 2025).
    • Governor signed the resolution on April 10, 2025, completing the act.
  • Final action: Signed by Governor on April 10, 2025; published as a memorial resolution.

Impact and Significance

  • This is a ceremonial/recognition bill with no fiscal impact or policy changes.
  • It serves to publicly celebrate a student-athlete’s weekly achievement and to acknowledge the quality of the WSCC baseball program.
  • The resolution contributes to the broader tradition of the Tennessee General Assembly recognizing notable athletic accomplishments and student success.

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

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