A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Elijah Spence of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.
Summary
SJR0728 is a simple commemorative joint resolution honoring and congratulating Elijah Spence of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team in football. The resolution praises his athletic ability, character, and the positive recognition he brings to his school and to Tennessee, and it extends best wishes for his future success.
The measure does not create or amend any substantive law, establish a program, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to an official expression of the General Assembly’s recognition, with instructions for preparing an appropriate copy for presentation. As a result, it affects no state statutes or regulatory obligations and has no direct impact on private parties beyond the public acknowledgment of the student athlete.
Impact
This resolution has no substantive impact on Tennessee law, state agencies, or regulated parties. It is a ceremonial measure only, used to formally recognize an individual achievement and to authorize preparation of a presentation copy of the resolution.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the bill is unanimously positive. The available voting record shows strong support in both chambers, with a 30-0 vote to adopt and a 93-0 vote for passage on third consideration by consent calendar. That voting pattern indicates the resolution was noncontroversial and broadly welcomed as a routine commendation.
Contention
There is no apparent contention in the available record. No committee transcripts are provided, and the unanimous votes suggest no opposition or substantive debate. The only matter addressed by the resolution is the propriety of honoring a student athlete for an individual sports achievement.