Senate Joint Resolution 975, sponsored by Southerland, congratulates the Walters State Community College women's basketball team for their outstanding achievement in winning the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA)/Region 7 Championship. The resolution highlights the team's impressive performance, including a decisive 85-42 victory over Columbia State, which capped off a perfect 20-0 regular-season record. This championship win marks the team's advancement to the NJCAA Division I Basketball Tournament for the second consecutive year and the twenty-first time in the program's history.

The resolution also recognizes the individual contributions of key players in the championship game, including tournament MVP Nyjah Gibbs, Terryauna Griffin, and Malon Smith, among others. It commends the hard work, dedication, and growth of the team throughout the season, emphasizing their status as deserving victors. The General Assembly expresses its pride in the team's accomplishments and extends best wishes for their continued success. An appropriate copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation.