Senate Joint Resolution 95, sponsored by Johnson, seeks to confirm the appointment of Todd Womack to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). This appointment is in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-9-501, which mandates that the governor appoint five members to the UTC advisory board, with specific requirements for alumni and state residency. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Womack, whose term will expire on June 30, 2028. Womack is a UTC alumnus, having graduated in 1995, and he currently holds positions as the president and CEO of Bridge Public Affairs and president of Generation Property Management. He also has a background as the former chief of staff for U.S. Senator Bob Corker.
The resolution emphasizes Womack's qualifications and contributions to UTC, including his roles on the UTC Foundation Board of Trustees and the UTC Honors College Advisory Board. The confirmation by the General Assembly is a necessary step as stipulated by the same Tennessee Code, ensuring that Womack's appointment is officially recognized and validated by the legislative body.