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TN HJR0168

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

3/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Lamberth

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Donnie Smith to the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees for a term expiring June 30, 2030

  • Smith previously served as CEO and chairman of Foster Farms and as president and CEO of Tyson Foods, Inc.

  • Smith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  • Smith and his wife Terry pledged $3.2 million in 2014 to establish an endowment for international sustainable agriculture and funded the Smith Center for International Sustainable Agriculture at UT's Institute of Agriculture in 2018

Legislative Description

A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Donnie Smith to the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee.

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment

Last Action

Signed by Governor.

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/11/2025
Education2/10/2025

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