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SJR 679

Memorials, Sports - Upperman Lady Bees basketball team -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey and 1 co-sponsor

Tennessee Senate unanimously passes memorial resolution honoring the Upperman Lady Bees basketball team, a ceremonial recognition with no legal or budgetary effect.

SJR placed on H. consent cal. for 2/23/2026
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Bill Summary · SJR 679

Legislative bill overview

SJR 679 is a memorial resolution passed by the Tennessee Senate that honors the Upperman Lady Bees basketball team. The bill recognizes the team's achievements and contributions, with unanimous support (32-0 vote) in the Senate before moving to the House for consideration.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions, while non-binding, serve an official governmental function in recognizing local accomplishments and community pride. They create a formal legislative record acknowledging the team's success and can be meaningful to the athletes, school, and community of Upperman.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited substantive impact: As a memorial resolution, this has no legal effect or budgetary implications—it is purely ceremonial
  • Precedent concerns: Some may question whether the legislature should devote time to individual sports team memorials versus other legislative matters
  • Incomplete information: The specific achievement being memorialized (state championship, notable season record, etc.) is not detailed in available records

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

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