Senate Joint Resolution 119 confirms the appointment of Annie Dockery to the standards recommendation committee for English language arts in Tennessee. This committee, established under Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-1-312, is responsible for making recommendations regarding educational standards in English language arts. Governor Bill Lee appointed Dockery to the committee, and her term will expire on December 31, 2025.
Annie Dockery has a background in education, having started her teaching career at Hardin Valley Academy in Knoxville and currently working with Maryville City Schools, where she has taught at both middle and high school levels. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, class of 2020. The resolution emphasizes that all appointments to the committee require confirmation by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, which is the purpose of this resolution.