Bill > HJR1405

This resolution, passed by the Tennessee House of Representatives and concurred with by the Senate, formally honors and celebrates the Spain Men's National Team, also known as "La Roja," and the Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF), the Spanish football federation, for choosing Tennessee and the city of Chattanooga to serve as their base camp and training site for the group phase of the 2026 World Cup. The resolution highlights that this selection is a significant event for Tennessee, expected to boost the state's economy and enhance Chattanooga's reputation as a host for major sporting events, noting that non-host cities can generate millions of dollars from such arrangements. It also acknowledges the crucial role of the University of Tennessee's turfgrass management program in preparing playing surfaces for the World Cup across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and expresses excitement for Tennessee's involvement in hosting this global sporting event.