House Joint Resolution 893, sponsored by Representative Lamberth, seeks to confirm the appointment of Doran Johnson to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Southern. This appointment is in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-9-501, which mandates that the governor appoint five members to each advisory board associated with the University of Tennessee system. Governor Bill Lee has nominated Johnson for a term that will last until June 30, 2029.

Doran Johnson is recognized as a successful businessman with a long tenure at NHC in Murfreesboro, where he served for 49 years and rose to the position of senior vice president. His extensive experience includes serving on various boards, such as the board of directors for Hillside Hospital and Martin Methodist College, where he held leadership roles. Johnson holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Middle Tennessee State University. The resolution concludes by affirming the necessity for the General Assembly to confirm the governor's appointment.