Tennessee Senate Bill SJR0965

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/23/26
• Engrossed: 4/2/26
• Enrolled: 4/7/26
• Passed: 4/16/26

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the West Valley Middle School Lady Wolves girls' basketball team on winning the Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association Class 3A state championship.

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 965 is a ceremonial resolution honoring and commending the West Valley Middle School Lady Wolves girls' basketball team for winning the 2026 Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association Class 3A state championship. The resolution highlights the team’s undefeated 33-0 season, its back-to-back state championships, and its victories over Upperman in the semifinals and Mt. Juliet in the championship game. The resolution also recognizes Coach Josh Ballard, the players’ families, fans, and community for supporting the team’s success. It frames the athletes as examples of perseverance, determination, work ethic, talent, and character, and extends best wishes for their future endeavors.

Impact

This resolution does not change Tennessee law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is purely honorary: it directs the General Assembly to formally recognize the West Valley Middle School Lady Wolves and to prepare an appropriate copy for presentation. The only practical impact is the official legislative commendation of the team and its coaches.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is strongly positive and celebratory. The recorded floor votes were unanimous, with 32 yeas and 0 nays on the motion to adopt and 89 yeas and 0 nays on third consideration passage, indicating broad bipartisan support and no apparent opposition. The resolution is consistent with routine legislative recognition of notable student achievements.

Contention

There is no notable substantive contention in the available record. Because the measure is a noncontroversial honorary resolution, no committee debate or dissenting views are reflected in the provided materials. The only identifiable focus is praise for the team’s athletic accomplishment and acknowledgment of the coach, families, and community behind it.