Tennessee House Bill HJR0695

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 12/13/23
• Engrossed: 1/10/24
• Enrolled: 1/23/24
• Passed: 1/30/24

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate the Christ Presbyterian Academy football team, TSSAA Division II, Class 2A state champions.

Impact

The resolution also reflects on the significant contribution of the football players, coaching staff, and the broader school community in achieving this honor. It highlights individual player achievements, including Mr. Football finalist Crews Law, who played a pivotal role in the championship game with a strong performance. The resolution serves to unify the community, inspiring pride and exemplifying the qualities that high school sports nurture in young athletes, including teamwork, dedication, and character.

Summary

HJR0695 is a House Joint Resolution honoring and congratulating the Christ Presbyterian Academy football team for winning the TSSAA Division II, Class 2A state championship in 2023. This resolution celebrates the team's exceptional performance throughout the season, where they achieved a remarkable regular-season record of 13-1. The Lions not only demonstrated their sporting prowess by defeating each opponent but did so with an average victory margin of twenty-nine points, culminating in a decisive championship game against Boyd-Buchanan School that ended 35-13.

Contention

While the resolution is largely celebratory, it underscores the importance of young athletes as ambassadors for their schools and community. By publicly recognizing such achievements, the General Assembly not only honors the participants but also promotes the values associated with high school sports—team spirit, hard work, and community support. There are no significant points of contention in the resolution, as it is a proclamation of success, striving to inspire future generations of student-athletes.