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SJR 1041

Memorials, Sports - White County High School Lady Warriors basketball team, TSSAA Division I, Class 3A state runner-up -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey

Tennessee Senate unanimously adopted a memorial honoring White County High School's Lady Warriors basketball team for placing second in the TSSAA Division I Class 3A state championship.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1041

Legislative bill overview

SJR 1041 is a memorial resolution that honors the White County High School Lady Warriors basketball team for finishing as the TSSAA Division I, Class 3A state runner-up. The bill passed unanimously through the Tennessee Senate with no opposing votes and was adopted on April 9, 2026.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions recognize outstanding athletic achievements by student-athletes and celebrate their accomplishments at the state level. While non-binding, such resolutions elevate local recognition, boost community morale, and create an official legislative record honoring the team's competitive success.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative time allocation - Critics may question whether state legislatures should dedicate time to memorializing individual team accomplishments rather than focusing on substantive policy matters
  • Selection precedent - Passage could establish expectations for similar memorials for other state runner-up teams, potentially creating requests the legislature cannot reasonably accommodate
  • Equity considerations - Some may note that only runner-up status was memorialized; questions could arise about why other athletic achievements or academic accomplishments receive less formal recognition

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

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