House Joint Resolution 896 confirms the appointment of Alec Richardson to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee at Martin. This appointment, made by Governor Bill Lee, is in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-9-501, which mandates that the governor appoint five members to the advisory board. Richardson, a Linden native and a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, has a background in education and currently serves as the state director for U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty. He has also held various roles in Governor Lee's administration, including a senior advisor position.

The resolution emphasizes that the appointment of each advisory board member by the governor requires confirmation by the general assembly. By passing this resolution, the House of Representatives and the Senate of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly of the State of Tennessee officially confirm Alec Richardson's term on the advisory board, which will last until June 30, 2029.