Tennessee Senate Bill SR0351

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/23/26
• Enrolled: 4/2/26
• Passed: 4/2/26

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Fayette-Ware High School Wildcats boys' basketball team on winning the Region 8 3A tournament.

Summary

Senate Resolution 351 is a ceremonial resolution honoring and commending the Fayette-Ware High School Wildcats boys’ basketball team for winning the Region 8 3A tournament and advancing through the sectional round to earn a berth in the TSSAA 3A state tournament. The resolution recounts the team’s postseason run, including victories over Craigmont, Covington, Kirby, and Jackson North Side, and recognizes Head Coach Demaris Chearis, the players’ families, fans, and community for their support. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Instead, it serves as a formal expression of legislative recognition and praise for the team’s athletic achievement, character, and perseverance. Its practical effect is limited to the issuance of an official commendation and presentation copy of the resolution.

Impact

SR0351 has no regulatory or fiscal impact on Tennessee statutes, agencies, or private parties. It is a non-substantive honorary resolution that only confers public recognition from the Senate to the Fayette-Ware Wildcats boys’ basketball team and associated supporters.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is unanimously positive and celebratory. The floor vote to adopt passed 32-0, indicating broad bipartisan support and no recorded opposition. The language of the resolution emphasizes admiration for the team’s success, work ethic, and character.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention because the measure is honorary rather than legislative in the substantive sense. The only possible point of discussion is the specific athletic achievement being recognized and the inclusion of the coach, families, fans, and community in the commendation, but no disagreement is reflected in the vote or available context.