Bill > HJR0890

This resolution, a formal expression of opinion or will by the Tennessee General Assembly (which includes both the House of Representatives and the Senate), confirms the appointment of Dane Scism to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Advisory boards for the University of Tennessee system were established by state law (Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-9-501), and this law also states that the governor appoints five members to each board. Governor Bill Lee appointed Dane Scism to this advisory board, with his term set to end on June 30, 2029. The resolution highlights Mr. Scism's qualifications, including his success as the founder and CEO of Cellular Sales, his community involvement with organizations like the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of East Tennessee, and his strong ties to the University of Tennessee as an alumnus and supporter. Crucially, the same state law that established these boards requires that appointments made by the governor to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's advisory board must be confirmed by the General Assembly, which is what this resolution accomplishes.