78S30159 JH-D
By: Dutton 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.