Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

Tennessee Senate Bill SJR0184

Introduced
2/1/23  
Engrossed
2/9/23  
Enrolled
2/14/23  

Caption

A RESOLUTION to recognize and congratulate the women's track and field team of Lane College upon winning the HBCU Indoor National Championship.

Impact

The resolution emphasizes the importance of acknowledgment and support for student-athletes in Tennessee, particularly those in historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). By highlighting these athletes' achievements, SJR0184 seeks to foster community pride and encourage future generations to pursue excellence in sports and academics. It underlines the positive impact of sports on youth development and community cohesion.

Summary

SJR0184 is a Senate Joint Resolution recognizing and congratulating the women's track and field team of Lane College for their remarkable achievement in winning the HBCU Indoor National Championship. This championship took place in Louisville, Kentucky, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, marking a significant accomplishment for the institution and its athletes. The resolution honors the team's dedication, competitive spirit, and outstanding performances during the competition.

Contention

While SJR0184 serves primarily as a congratulatory resolution rather than a legislative bill affecting laws, it opens discourse on the representation and support of HBCU athletics. Recognizing such accomplishments draws attention to the need for continued investment in programs that elevate the status of HBCUs and their athletic teams. It reflects an understanding that education, sports, and community recognition intertwine, shaping the experiences of students.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TN HR98

Hinds Community College Track & Field Teams; commend for national titles and other awards at NJCAA Indoor National Championships.

TN J01785

Congratulating the Medgar Evers College Men s and Women's Indoor Track and Field Teams upon the occasion of capturing the 2026 CUNYAC Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 1, 2026

TN H5404

Gray Collegiate girls track and field champs

TN H4879

Ridge View High School Track State Championship

TN HR115

A resolution recognizing and congratulating the Wartburg College men's wrestling team on winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III men's wrestling national championship.

TN HR1100

Congratulating the Randolph High School girls' track team on winning the 3A championship at the 2025 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

TN H5079

Seneca HS boys track and field champs

TN H4874

Wilson Hall Girls Track and Field Championship

TN HR41

Madison-Ridgeland Academy Boys Track and Field Team; commend upon winning MAIS Class 6A State Championship.

TN SJR0166

A RESOLUTION to honor the East Nashville High School girls' track and field team on winning the 2024 Class A state championship.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.