House Joint Resolution 198, sponsored by Representative Lamberth, seeks to confirm 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 English language arts standards. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Dockery to serve on the committee for a term that 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 at Maryville City Schools across 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 it formally confirms Dockery's appointment.