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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 115
By Johnson
SJR0115
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A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of John McCarty to
the fish and wildlife commission.
WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 70-1-201, provides for the creation of
the fish and wildlife commission; and
WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 70-1-201(a), further provides that the
governor shall appoint nine (9) members to the commission; and
WHEREAS, Governor Bill Lee has appointed John McCarty to serve on the fish and
wildlife commission as the representative for the 9
th
district pursuant to Tennessee Code
Annotated, Section 70-1-204; subject to confirmation, Mr. McCarty will serve a term that expires
on February 28, 2031; and
WHEREAS, an Eagle Scout, John McCarty grew up hunting and fishing in Tennessee
and Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McCarty managed several projects for the Tennessee Department of
Transportation prior to starting his own company, McCarty Granberry Engineering in Collierville;
and
WHEREAS, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Mississippi
State University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McCarty enjoys introducing the younger generation to hunting and
fishing, just as he relishes mentoring young engineers starting their careers; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McCarty is an avid sportsman, hunter, and outdoorsman who is well
informed on the subject of the conservation of game animals, birds, and fish in this state; and
WHEREAS, John McCarty's experience and dedication to wildlife and conservation
issues will be a tremendous asset to the fish and wildlife commission; and
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WHEREAS, members appointed to the fish and wildlife commission by the governor are
subject to confirmation by the committee of the house of representatives having jurisdiction over
such matter and the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate and by
joint resolution of the general assembly; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSE E, THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we confirm the appointment of John McCarty to a
term on the fish and wildlife commission, such term to expire on February 28, 2031.