The resolution honors Dr. Byron Barksdale for receiving the 2025 J. G. Elliot Award, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to medicine and health programs in Nebraska. Dr. Barksdale, a consulting pathologist and owner of Pathology Services in North Platte, has played a vital role in supporting the University of Nebraska Medical Center's pathology department and serving nineteen critical access hospitals across Nebraska, Colorado, and Kansas. His efforts in the community include bringing the first anesthesiologist to North Platte, establishing the Callahan Cancer Center, and creating a certified stroke center.

Additionally, Dr. Barksdale's advocacy led to the establishment of a hyperbaric chamber for treating carbon monoxide poisoning and specialized wounds after twenty-eight years of dedication. The resolution expresses the Legislature's congratulations to Dr. Barksdale for his impactful contributions to medicine and his community, and it includes a provision to send a copy of the resolution to him.