House Resolution 1397
By: Representatives Sharper of the 177th, Smith of the 41st, Stinson of the 150th, Myles of the
126th, and Moore of the 91st
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant on April 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant was born on August 4, 1968, in Chattanooga,
Tennessee, a devoted single mother, daughter, sister, woman of faith, educator, veteran,
community advocate, and friend; and
WHEREAS, she served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Air Force, valiantly and courageously protecting her fellow Americans while serving
in Italy and Germany; and
WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her husband, and was blessed with four
remarkable children; and
WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to
her family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life,
she made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Karen will long be remembered for her
love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great
fortune of knowing her.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant
and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
family of Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant.