Senate Joint Resolution 644 confirms the appointment of Garnett Decosimo to the advisory board of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. This appointment is made by Governor Bill Lee and is set to last until June 30, 2029. The resolution is in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-9-501, which mandates that the governor appoint five members to each advisory board for the University of Tennessee institutions, and that these appointments must be confirmed by the general assembly.

Garnett Decosimo has a background as a certified public accountant and has held various positions in public service, including roles on the policy staffs of former U.S. Senators Bob Corker and Mike Enzi. In Tennessee, he has served as a senior policy analyst to Governor Bill Lee and as the Director of Federal Relations in the Office of the Governor, where he was responsible for the state's federal policy agenda. The resolution highlights his qualifications and the importance of his role on the advisory board.