Bill > SJR0166

This resolution honors the East Nashville High School girls' track and field team for winning the 2024 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Class A state championship, highlighting their remarkable athletic achievements and community impact. The resolution recognizes the team's historic accomplishment of winning their fifth state championship in ten years with only seven athletes, becoming the first team to tie for a state title with 78 points. It specifically acknowledges the team members Kalia Baker, Aziaah Shute, Amiaya Shute, JaMya Horton, Johnne' Newsom, Jazell Freeman, and Averyuna Beckley, along with their coaching staff led by head coach Wayne Hines. The resolution celebrates the team's exceptional performance, noting that they have produced 168 medal-winning athletes and 48 athletes who received college scholarships over the past 18 years. Beyond their athletic success, the resolution praises the team for embodying excellence, demonstrating superior sportsmanship, and serving as positive role models who represent the best qualities of student-athletes. The document concludes by formally honoring the team and extending best wishes for their continued success.

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