Senate Joint Resolution 88 confirms the appointment of Terence Patterson 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 Patterson to represent West Tennessee, and his term will last until 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 holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Harvard University, as well as both a Master of Business Administration and a law degree from Northwestern University. The resolution emphasizes the necessity of confirming each appointed member through a joint resolution of the General Assembly, which is the purpose of this resolution.