Senate Joint Resolution 712, sponsored by Johnson, honors the Independence High School boys' cross country team for their remarkable achievement in winning the 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class AAA state championship. This victory marks the first state championship in boys' cross country for the school, and the team also secured the 2025 Region 7-AAA championship. Key runner Asher Oates finished as the individual state runner-up, and all seven team members placed in the top thirty-five at the state finals, showcasing their hard work, dedication, and teamwork throughout the season under the leadership of Head Coach Luke Finley.

The resolution acknowledges the pride that this accomplishment brings to the students' families, classmates, and the broader community, highlighting the team as exemplary representatives of Tennessee's youth. It concludes by extending congratulations and best wishes for continued success to the team members and coaches, emphasizing the importance of recognizing such achievements in the realm of athletics.