TO HONOR THE LIVES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF DR. JOSEPH STEVE BRYANT AND HIS WIFE, MRS. SHARON GAYE COLLATT BRYANT.

This Senate resolution honors the lives and contributions of Dr. Joseph Steve Bryant and his wife, Sharon Gaye Collatt Bryant, following their passing in May 2024. The bill formally expresses the state's condolences and acknowledges their legacy as prominent pharmacy owners, community leaders, and devoted supporters of Arkansas State University. It highlights their specific achievements, such as Dr. Bryant's long career in pharmacy, his service on the state board, and the family's history of donating to and supporting the university's athletic programs. The resolution is a commemorative measure that does not alter laws or policies but serves to publicly recognize the couple's impact on the Batesville community and higher education.