A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Gary A. Passons, MD, to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Summary
SJR0636 is a joint resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee’s appointment of Dr. Gary A. Passons to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. The resolution recites the statutory basis for the board under Tennessee Code Annotated section 49-9-501 and notes that gubernatorial appointees to the board must be confirmed by the General Assembly. It sets Dr. Passons’s term to expire on June 30, 2029.
The resolution also provides background on Dr. Passons, describing him as a board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive experience in eye care and clinical education. It highlights his education at Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, as well as his role as founder of Passons Eye Center in Memphis and his professional involvement in ophthalmology organizations.
Impact
The bill does not create or amend substantive law; instead, it carries out the confirmation process required by Tennessee Code Annotated section 49-9-501 for members of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center advisory board. Its effect is to formally place Dr. Passons on the board for the stated term, thereby affecting the composition of the advisory body that helps guide the health science center.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests broad support and little controversy. The Senate Education Committee recommended adoption unanimously, and subsequent floor action passed with overwhelming support, including a 32-0 motion to adopt and a 91-0 concurrence vote. No committee transcripts were provided, but the recorded votes indicate the appointment was viewed favorably across the chamber.
Contention
There is no evident substantive contention in the available record. Because this is an appointment confirmation resolution rather than policy legislation, any discussion would likely have centered on Dr. Passons’s qualifications and the governor’s selection authority rather than on disputed legal or policy changes. The unanimous or near-unanimous votes suggest no organized opposition.
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