House Joint Resolution 899, sponsored by Representative Lamberth, seeks to confirm the appointment of Tony Treadway to the state university board of East Tennessee State University (ETSU). This appointment is in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, which mandates that the governor appoint six members to the board, with at least three being alumni of the institution. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Treadway for a term that will expire on June 30, 2031. Treadway is the President, CEO, and founder of The Creative Energy Group Inc., has a background in journalism, and has served on the Johnson City School Board. He is also an alumnus of ETSU, where he graduated magna cum laude.

The resolution emphasizes Treadway's commitment to his community and his alma mater, highlighting his recognition by the ETSU Alumni Association and his induction into the ETSU Mass Communications Department's Hall of Fame. As per the requirements of Tennessee law, the appointment is subject to confirmation by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The resolution concludes with a formal confirmation of Treadway's appointment to the board.