Tennessee Senate Bill SJR1086

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/29/24
• Engrossed: 3/11/24
• Enrolled: 3/15/24
• Passed: 3/22/24

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate the 2023–2024 Bearden High School dance team for winning its fourth consecutive national championship.

Impact

This resolution serves to acknowledge and commend the hard work, dedication, and teamwork that the Bearden dance team members have demonstrated throughout their competition journey. It emphasizes the importance of youth participation in the arts and provides a platform for celebrating athletic achievements in the academic environment. The formal recognition by the General Assembly enhances community pride and promotes awareness of youth programs in Tennessee.

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 1086, sponsored by Massey, aims to honor the 2023–2024 Bearden High School dance team for their exceptional achievement in winning their fourth consecutive national championship title at the Universal Dance Association (UDA) National Dance Team Championships. This resolution celebrates the team's success, highlighting its recognition not only as a top local program but also on a national level, with the team accomplishing a total of eight national UDA titles.

Contention

While the resolution is primarily supportive and celebratory, aspects of contention may arise concerning the resources allocated for such recognitions and whether they divert attention from pressing legislative issues. However, given the positive nature of SJR1086, specific objections do not appear to have emerged during the discussions, aligning both parties in support of honoring local educational achievements.