House Joint Resolution 902, sponsored by Representative Lamberth, seeks to confirm the appointment of Dr. Phil Roe to the state university board of Austin Peay State University. 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. Dr. Roe, who served as a U.S. Congressman for Tennessee's First District from 2009 to 2021 and has a background as a veteran and medical practitioner, has been appointed for a term that will expire on June 30, 2031.

The resolution highlights Dr. Roe's significant contributions to both his community and the nation, including his role as a champion for veterans and his previous service as the Mayor of Johnson City. It emphasizes his educational background, having earned a degree from Austin Peay State University, and outlines the requirement for gubernatorial appointees to be confirmed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The resolution concludes with a formal confirmation of Dr. Roe's appointment to the board.