Senate Joint Resolution 7021, sponsored by Southerland, honors Colton Richards, a talented athlete from Greeneville High School, for his remarkable achievements in baseball. Recently named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association's Class 3A All-State baseball team, Richards has demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication on the field. As a pitcher and infielder, he played a pivotal role in leading his team to the Class 3A state championship, contributing to a record of 36-4. His impressive statistics include a 10-2 record with a 0.78 earned run average, alongside a batting average of .350, twelve doubles, two home runs, and thirty-two runs batted in.

The resolution emphasizes Richards' character and sportsmanship, highlighting his status as a commendable representative of Tennessee's student-athletes. It expresses pride in his accomplishments, which reflect positively on his family, community, and school. The resolution 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.