Senate Joint Resolution 102, sponsored by Johnson, 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 expire on March 31, 2030.
The resolution highlights Traughber's qualifications, including his educational background and previous service on various boards, such as the Tennessee State University Foundation Board. It also notes that the appointment is subject to confirmation by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, as stipulated by state law. The resolution concludes with a formal confirmation of Traughber's appointment to the board.