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SJR 718

Memorials, Sports - Valor College Prep girls' volleyball, Division I, Class AA state champions -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jeff Yarbro

Tennessee legislature formally honors Valor College Prep's girls' volleyball team for winning the Division I, Class AA state championship.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 718

Legislative bill overview

SJR 718 is a memorial resolution honoring Valor College Prep's girls' volleyball team for winning the Division I, Class AA state championship. The resolution formally recognizes this athletic achievement through the Tennessee legislature and was signed into law by the governor in March 2026.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve as official state recognition of significant achievements and accomplishments by constituents. They create a formal legislative record of the accomplishment and provide recognition that can be meaningful to the school, athletes, families, and community.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Some argue that memorial resolutions consume legislative session time that could be devoted to substantive policy matters, though proponents counter they require minimal resources and serve important community recognition functions.
  • Selective recognition: Questions about consistency—whether all state championship teams receive similar memorials or if selection reflects political proximity to sponsors.
  • Scope of memorials: Broader debate about what achievements warrant formal legislative recognition versus local celebration.

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

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