Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tennessee Senate Bill SJR0798

Introduced
2/11/26  
Engrossed
2/23/26  
Enrolled
3/4/26  

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Zaydyn Anderson of Greeneville High School on being named to the TSWA Class 4A All-State football team.

Summary

SJR0798 is a ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution honoring and congratulating Zaydyn Anderson of Greeneville High School for being named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s 2025 Class 4A All-State football team. The resolution highlights Anderson’s athletic accomplishments, including that this is his second All-State selection, his recognition as Region 1-4A Co-Player of the Year, and his status as a semifinalist for the Class 4A Mr. Football award. The measure expresses the General Assembly’s appreciation for student-athletes who bring honor to Tennessee and serve as positive representatives of their schools and communities. It directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with standard language allowing the final version to omit certain legislative designations and include the State seal language as specified.

Impact

This resolution does not amend or create any state law, alter statutory duties, or appropriate funds. Its effect is limited to an official legislative commendation recognizing an individual student-athlete and authorizing preparation of a presentation copy for ceremonial use.

Sentiment

The available voting history shows unanimous support, with a 30-0 motion to adopt and a 93-0 final passage on consent calendar. The tone of the bill is strongly positive and celebratory, reflecting routine bipartisan approval for honorary resolutions recognizing student achievement and athletic excellence.

Contention

There is no apparent substantive contention in the bill text or voting record. Because the resolution is purely honorary, discussion and votes appear to have focused on formal recognition rather than policy differences. Any interest in the measure is centered on celebrating Zaydyn Anderson’s accomplishments and the pride his success brings to Greeneville High School and Tennessee.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TN SJR0801

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Taren Claridy of Greeneville High School on being named to the TSWA Class 4A All-State football team.

TN SJR0800

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Zorian Harris of Greeneville High School on being named to the TSWA Class 4A All-State football team.

TN SJR0799

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Bishop Merriweather of Greeneville High School on being named to the TSWA Class 4A All-State football team.

TN SJR0796

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Nash Rader of South Greene High School on being named to the TSWA 2A All-State football team.

TN SJR0804

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Trey Bailey on being named to the TSWA Class 2A All-State cross country team.

TN SJR0806

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Kylee Renner on being named to the TSWA Class A All-State golf team.

TN SJR0805

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Brylee Catron on being named to the TSWA Class A All-State golf team.

TN SJR0803

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Marley VanBuskirk on being named to the TSWA Class 2A All-State soccer team.

TN SJR0797

A RESOLUTION to commend and congratulate Caden Baugh of Greeneville High School upon receiving the 2025 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award for Division I, Class 4A.

TN SJR0769

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Brooks Hamilton on being named to the TSWA Class A All-State soccer team.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.