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Committee approves Tyler Forrest nomination; university president introduced to committee
Summary
The Senate committee voted unanimously to approve SJR0641, confirming Tyler Forrest (president, Tennessee Wesleyan University) as a gubernatorial appointee; Forrest introduced himself and answered members' procedural questions for the record.
Tyler Forrest, president of Tennessee Wesleyan University, introduced himself to the Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and described his background in higher education. "I am Tyler Forrest. I serve as president of Tennessee Wesleyan University in Athens, Tennessee," he told the committee as members reviewed his bio for SJR0641.
After brief questions and a motion to adopt the resolution, the clerk took roll and recorded nine aye votes. The chair congratulated Forrest after the passage. The committee did not record amendments or conditions; the resolution was moved to the legislative calendar following the vote.
