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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 180


In Memory

of

Dr. John Lindsey Bradley


	WHEREAS, The passing of Dr. John Lindsey Bradley of Tyler 
on May 13, 2002, at the age of 85, has brought a great loss to all 
who were privileged to know this esteemed physician and retired 
army colonel; and

	WHEREAS, A native of Moorhead, Mississippi, Dr. Bradley 
was born on May 7, 1917, and earned his bachelor's degree from 
Mississippi State University in 1939; he graduated from the 
University of Tennessee Medical School in Memphis in 1942, and he 
served his internship at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis and 
his residency at Georgetown University School of Medicine in 
Washington, D.C.; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Bradley was a colonel in the United States 
Army Medical Corps and served his country in World War II, the 
Korean War, and the Vietnam War; during his outstanding 28-year 
military career, this dedicated physician served two tours of 
duty in Heidelberg, Germany, and further distinguished himself 
as a physician at Madigan General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington, 
as chief of staff at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and as 
commander of the hospital center at Fort Ord in California; for 
his exemplary service, Dr. Bradley was awarded the Legion of 
Merit with oak leaf cluster; and

	WHEREAS, From 1971 to 1985, Dr. Bradley practiced medicine 
with the Texas Department of Health in El Paso, where he served as 
the director of the West Texas Public Health Region; in addition, 
he was a lifetime member of the American Medical Association, a 
member of the Texas Medical Association, the Retired Officers 
Association, and the Downtown Rotary Club of Tyler, and a former 
president of the East El Paso Rotary Club; and

	WHEREAS, Through his military and professional 
achievements, John Lindsey Bradley served this state and
nation with honor, integrity, and devotion, and his myriad 
contributions to his fellow citizens will not soon be
forgotten; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Dr. John Lindsey Bradley and extend sincere sympathy to the 
members of his family:  to his wife of 60 years, Bonney; to his 
son, J. Lindsey Bradley, Jr., and daughter-in-law, Sharlotte;
to his daughter, Catherine A. Bradley; to his son, William E. 
Bradley; to his grandchildren, Elizabeth Bradley Jouett,
John C. Bradley, M.D., Evan A. Howard, and Kelty E. Howard;
to his great-grandchildren, Jack Jouett, Carter Jouett, and 
Campbell Bradley; to his brother, Paul Bradley; to his sister, 
Esther Bradley Baker; and to his other relatives and many 
friends; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the
Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
Dr. John Lindsey Bradley.
                                                                         Staples




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 25, 2003, 
by a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate