H.R. No. 69 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, September 18, 2003, marks the conclusion of a 
distinguished career in law enforcement for Clarence O'Neal "Brad" 
Bradford, chief of police for the City of Houston; and
	WHEREAS, Chief Bradford began his career with the Houston 
Police Department in 1979, and over the ensuing years he quickly 
ascended the ranks of the department; after 17 years on the force, 
he was sworn in as chief of police in January 1997; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman graduated with honors from 
Grambling State University and with high honors from Texas Southern 
University, earning degrees in criminal justice and public 
administration, respectively; he has also completed several 
executive-level management programs, including the Program for 
Executives in State and Local Government at Harvard University; in 
addition, he holds a law degree from the University of Houston and 
is a licensed attorney and trained mediator who has practiced in the 
areas of employment law and deceptive trade practices; and
	WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous honors, Chief Bradford has 
been named the Officer of the Year for Professionalism and has been 
selected to receive the Mayor's Outstanding Leadership Award; and
	WHEREAS, During his 24 years with the department, Chief 
Bradford has demonstrated exceptional skill and unwavering 
dedication to his profession, and he can take justifiable pride in 
an impressive record of accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Clarence 
O'Neal "Brad" Bradford on the occasion of his retirement from the 
Houston Police Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for 
continued success in his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Chief Bradford as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Dutton

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 69 was adopted by the House on 
September 22, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House