House Joint Resolution 173 confirms the appointment of Terence Patterson to the Public Charter School Commission in Tennessee. The resolution outlines that the commission is established under Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-13-105, which mandates the governor to appoint nine members, ensuring representation from each grand division of the state. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Patterson to represent West Tennessee, with his term set to expire on June 30, 2029.

Terence Patterson brings significant experience to the commission, currently serving as the chief executive officer of the Memphis Education Fund and previously holding the same position at the Downtown Memphis Commission. He possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Harvard University, along with an MBA and law degrees from Northwestern University. The resolution emphasizes that his appointment requires confirmation by a joint resolution of the General Assembly, which is the purpose of this resolution.