Senate Joint Resolution 709, sponsored by Johnson, honors Lauren Banovac, a senior at Brentwood High School, for her remarkable achievement in winning the 2025 TSSAA Class AAA Girls' Cross Country Individual Championship. With a personal best time of 17:17.15, she secured her first state title, finishing nearly ten seconds ahead of the runner-up. Additionally, her performance contributed to the Lady Bruins' sixth consecutive team state title, showcasing her consistent excellence in previous state meets where she placed fifth in 2024, eighth in 2023, and tenth in 2022.

The resolution expresses pride in Banovac's accomplishments, recognizing her as an exceptional ambassador for Tennessee and a source of pride for her family, school, and community. It commends her dedication to excellence and wishes her continued success as she prepares to further her athletic career at Georgetown College. The resolution concludes with a directive for an appropriate copy to be prepared for presentation.