Bill > HJR0029

This resolution honors and congratulates the Oakland High School football team for winning the 2024 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Division I, Class 6A State Football Championship. The resolution highlights the team's impressive achievements during the 2024 season, including defeating Houston High School 42-20 in the BlueCross Bowl championship game at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, and their successful playoff run that included victories over Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Riverdale, and Maryville. Led by Head Coach Kevin Creasy, the Oakland Patriots demonstrated exceptional teamwork, dedication, and character throughout their championship season. The resolution emphasizes the players' commitment to excellence both on and off the football field, noting that they inspired their fellow students and united their community. By recognizing the team's hard work and success, the resolution celebrates these young athletes as exemplary representatives of Tennessee's youth and commends the entire team, including players, coaching staff, support staff, administrators, cheerleaders, and fans for their remarkable accomplishment.