House Joint Resolution 198 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 career at Hardin Valley Academy in Knoxville and currently teaching with Maryville City Schools 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, and this resolution serves to formalize that confirmation for Dockery's appointment.