Senate Joint Resolution 108, sponsored by Johnson, seeks to confirm the appointment of DeWitt Booth to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Southern. This appointment is in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-9-501, which mandates that the governor appoint five members to each advisory board associated with the University of Tennessee system. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Booth for a term that will expire on June 30, 2028.

DeWitt Booth has a notable background in banking, having served as vice president of the Bank of Frankewing in Pulaski, and has been actively involved in local development and health systems boards. He has a personal connection to the institution, having attended classes at Martin Methodist College, which is now the University of Tennessee Southern, and has participated in various university programs, including sports and advisory councils. The resolution confirms his appointment, which requires approval from the general assembly as stipulated by state law.