Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt, University of Arkansas System president:

“I was fortunate to have the honor of working alongside Sen. Pryor in different capacities in my career, most notably serving as president during his service as a trustee on the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas. Sen. Pryor always brought a palpable spirit of civility and thoughtful dialogue on major issues facing the Board, utilizing his breadth of experience and knowledge to provoke meaningful discussions that were respected by fellow Trustees and administrators within the UA System. He was named the first ever Chair Emeritus of the Board after serving as vice chairman of the Board from March 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017, and as Secretary from March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2016, and he also served terms as chair of the Agriculture Committee, the Distance Education and Technology Committee and the Two-Year Colleges and Technical Schools Committee during his tenure. He was also the inaugural Dean of the Clinton School of Public Service. His contributions to the the UA System and to the state have made us better and will continue to make an impact in peoples’ lives into the future. I will miss his respectful and fierce presence and offer sincere condolences to the Pryor family from all of us within the UA System.”