Summary#
HJR 7023 is a Tennessee House Joint Resolution to honor and congratulate Randy Mathis for being named District 4-AAA Coach of the Year. It does not create or amend a law; its stated goal is to recognize his coaching. The supplied status says it was introduced and placed on the House consent calendar, but does not establish whether both chambers adopted it.
- If adopted by the House and Senate, the resolution would formally recognize Mathis and extend best wishes for his continued success.
- It identifies Mathis as head softball coach at Rhea County High School and Spring City Middle School, and notes his 20–4 regular-season record with the high school team.
- Upon a proper request to the appropriate clerk, a copy would be prepared for presentation, with the resolution’s final clause omitted and without a House or Senate designation.
What it means for you#
- Randy Mathis: The resolution would provide formal recognition from the Tennessee General Assembly. It does not give him a new legal status, award, payment, or service.
- Schools, students, and the public: The resolution does not change school operations, coaching jobs, or students’ rights or services.
Money#
No cost information is in the available material.
- The resolution calls for preparing a presentation copy if properly requested, but gives no cost estimate or funding source.
What is unclear#
- Whether the House and Senate adopted the resolution is not established by the supplied status.
- The text does not explain what qualifies as a “proper request” for a presentation copy.
Case for#
- A possible argument for the resolution is that it publicly recognizes Mathis’s coaching achievement and service to young athletes.
- The resolution records the specific achievement and coaching roles it is recognizing.
Case against#
- A limitation is that the resolution is ceremonial: it does not provide funding, services, or changes to schools or coaching.
- No broader policy concern is apparent from the resolution’s text.