Senate Joint Resolution 834 confirms the appointment of Tom Griscom to the Public Charter School Commission in Tennessee. This commission, established under Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-13-105, consists of nine members appointed by the governor, with a requirement that at least three members represent each grand division of the state. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Griscom to represent East Tennessee, and his term will last until June 30, 2028.

Tom Griscom brings over forty years of experience in communications, having held significant roles such as writer, editor, and publisher of the Chattanooga Times-Free Press, press secretary to U.S. Senator Howard Baker, and communication director for President Ronald Reagan. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and has been involved with various organizations, including the Tennessee Board of Regents and the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce. The resolution requires confirmation by a joint resolution of the general assembly, which is the purpose of this document.