House Joint Resolution 849 honors Eric Swenson, head coach of the Huntingdon High School football team, for being named the 2025 Coach of the Year by the Tennessee Football Coaches Association (TFCA) and the West Tennessee Coach of the Year by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association and The Jackson Sun. Coach Swenson has demonstrated exceptional dedication and success throughout his nearly two-decade coaching career, achieving a remarkable 175-52 record at Huntingdon, which makes him the all-time winningest coach in the program's history. His accomplishments include winning nine district championships and leading his teams to multiple state title appearances.
The resolution acknowledges Coach Swenson's significant impact on the lives of young athletes, highlighting his character and integrity as a coach. It expresses appreciation for his leadership and contributions to high school football in Tennessee, wishing him continued success both on and off the field. The resolution concludes with a directive for an appropriate copy to be prepared for presentation.