ORDER ACCEPTING RESIGNATION AND CONCLUDING PROCEEDING

Comes now Thomas C. Bryant, the Respondent in this pending disciplinary proceeding, and tenders his affidavit for resignation pursuant to Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 17.

Upon examination of the matters pending in this case, we find that Respondent’s affidavit meets the necessary elements set forth in Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 17, that such resignation should be accepted, and, accordingly, that any proceedings pending in this case should be concluded.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED by this Court that the Petitioner, Thomas C. Bryant, is hereby removed as a member of the Bar of this State and that the Clerk of this Court strike such name from the roll of attorneys. To be eligible for reinstatement at a future date, the Respondent must comply with the provisions of Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 4.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, by reason of the resignation of the Respondent, all charges not previously adjudicated in this proceeding are now dismissed as moot.

The Clerk of this Court is directed to forward notice of this Order in accordance with the provisions of Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 3(d) governing disbarment and suspension.