House Joint Resolution 676, sponsored by Hale, honors the Gordonsville High School softball team for their remarkable achievement in winning the 2023 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Division I, Class A State Championship. This victory marks only the second championship in the school's history, with the first occurring in 2014. The team concluded their impressive season with an overall record of 35-5, culminating in a decisive 5-2 win against the defending champions, Eagleville High School, where star pitcher Kailey Plumlee played a pivotal role in securing the title.

The resolution commends the Gordonsville High School softball team not only for their athletic success but also for exemplifying the qualities of perseverance, determination, and character that are commendable in today's youth. The members of the General Assembly express their pride in the team's accomplishments and extend their best wishes for continued success in future endeavors. An appropriate copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation, recognizing the team's outstanding performance and their role as positive representatives of Tennessee's youth.