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NE LR263
Resolution
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Jacobson
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AI Summary
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Dr. Byron Barksdale received the 2025 J. G. Elliot Award for significant contributions to medicine and health programs in Nebraska
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Barksdale owns Pathology Services in North Platte and serves as a consulting pathologist supporting 19 critical access hospitals across Nebraska, Colorado, and Kansas
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Since arriving in North Platte in 1981, he helped bring the community's first anesthesiologist (1983), established what is now Callahan Cancer Center (1985), and created a certified stroke center (2009)
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After 28 years of advocacy, Barksdale helped establish a hyperbaric chamber for treating carbon monoxide poisoning and specialized wounds
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The Legislature formally congratulates Dr. Barksdale and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to him
Legislative Description
Congratulate Dr. Byron Barksdale for earning the 2025 J.G. Elliot Award
Last Action
President/Speaker signed
5/27/2025