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TN HJR0897

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Lamberth

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Gary A. Passons, MD, to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center for a term expiring June 30, 2029
  • Dr. Passons is a board-certified ophthalmologist and founding member of Passons Eye Center, PLLC, in Memphis
  • Dr. Passons earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University (1976) and his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (1980)
  • Dr. Passons has served as president of the Memphis Society of Ophthalmology since 1994 and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • The appointment is made pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-9-501, which authorizes the governor to appoint 5 members to the advisory board, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly

Legislative Description

A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Gary A. Passons, MD, to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added.

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules2/17/2026
Education2/5/2026

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