House Joint Resolution 888 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 in public service and accounting, having started his career as a certified public accountant with KPMG in Atlanta. He has since worked on the policy staffs of former U.S. Senators Bob Corker and Mike Enzi, and has served as a senior policy analyst and Director of Federal Relations for Governor Bill Lee. The resolution highlights his qualifications and the importance of his role on the advisory board, which is tasked with providing guidance and support to the university.