Senate Joint Resolution 7016, sponsored by Southerland, honors Rio Little, a senior soccer player from Chuckey-Doak High School, for his outstanding achievement of being named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association's Class A All-State soccer team. The resolution recognizes Little's exceptional talent, skill, and dedication as a formidable competitor on the soccer field, where he played primarily as a center midfielder and contributed to his team's impressive 15-4 record, including eight shutouts.

The resolution emphasizes the pride that Little's accomplishments bring to his family, community, and school, highlighting his embodiment of the qualities of a successful student-athlete. It concludes by wishing him continued success and happiness in his future endeavors, and it calls for an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared for presentation.