House Joint Resolution 159, sponsored by Representative Lamberth, seeks to confirm the appointment of Charles Traughber to the state university board of Tennessee State University. This appointment is in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, which mandates that the governor appoint eight members to the board, with specific requirements regarding alumni representation and residency. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Traughber, a Tennessee State University alumnus and current general counsel at Bridgestone Americas, for a term that will last until March 31, 2030.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of legislative confirmation for gubernatorial appointees to the state university board, as outlined in Tennessee law. Traughber's background includes significant involvement in various organizations, including the Preston Taylor Ministries and the Tennessee State University Foundation Board, highlighting his commitment to community service and education. The resolution calls for the House of Representatives and the Senate to officially confirm his appointment.