House Joint Resolution 195 seeks to confirm 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 the Herald & Tribune, as well as founding the Newspapers in Education program for the Johnson City Press. Her contributions to journalism have been recognized with multiple first-place awards from the Tennessee Press Association, where she has also held various leadership roles.

The resolution emphasizes the requirement for gubernatorial appointees to be confirmed by a two-thirds vote from both houses of the General Assembly, as stipulated in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 3-6-103. If confirmed, Lynn Richardson's term on the Tennessee Ethics Commission will extend until December 31, 2028. The resolution highlights her commitment to community service through her involvement with local organizations, including the Elizabethton/Carter County Boys and Girls Club and the Isaiah 117 House.