Senate Joint Resolution 118 confirms the appointment of Lynn Richardson from Elizabethton to the Tennessee Ethics Commission, as selected by Governor Bill Lee. Ms. Richardson is a distinguished journalist with a notable career, having served as president and publisher of the Elizabethton Star and publisher of the Herald & Tribune. She has also founded the Newspapers in Education program for the Johnson City Press and has received multiple awards for her excellence in journalism. Additionally, she is actively involved in her community through her roles on the boards of the Elizabethton/Carter County Boys and Girls Club and the Isaiah 117 House.

The resolution emphasizes that, in accordance with Tennessee law, gubernatorial appointees must be confirmed by a two-thirds vote from both houses of the General Assembly. The confirmation of Lynn Richardson to the Tennessee Ethics Commission is set to last until December 31, 2028.