Bill > SJR0103

This resolution confirms the appointment of Marquita Qualls to the state university board of Tennessee State University for a term ending March 31, 2027, in accordance with Tennessee state law. The resolution highlights that Governor Bill Lee nominated Qualls, a Tennessee State University chemistry graduate with a Ph.D. from Purdue University, who has professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry and leadership roles in scientific organizations. State law requires that gubernatorial appointments to the university board must be confirmed by both the state senate and house of representatives, and mandates that board members include at least three alumni of the institution and six Tennessee residents. The resolution recognizes Qualls' professional background, including her work at GSK, founding of Entropia Consulting, leadership in the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, and her contributions to the American Chemical Society's Leadership Development System.

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