TN SJR0609

Honorary resolution recognizing Deputy Governor Butch Eley upon his retirement after nearly seven years of service in Governor Bill Lee's cabinet

Served as Chief Operating Officer overseeing 23 departments and 35,000 employees, implementing Tennessee's first four-year strategic planning process

As Commissioner of Finance and Administration, served as Chief Financial Officer and established the largest general fund in state history while managing COVID-19 economic response

Appointed Commissioner of Tennessee Department of Transportation during Governor Lee's second term; led Hurricane Helene recovery efforts and passage of the Transportation Modernization Act

Resolution extends retirement wishes and gratitude from the 114th General Assembly for his service to the state