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H.R. No. 372
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jack and James Bradford have been honored by the
mayor of Alice with the mayor's humanitarian award in recognition
of their extensive service to the community, and this honor is an
apt occasion to reflect on the many accomplishments of these
talented Texans; and
WHEREAS, Veterans who served with the United States Army
Security Agency, the Bradfords both received the Army Commendation
Medal, and after their enlistment returned to Texas, where they
embarked on their successful careers as auto dealers; and
WHEREAS, Their commercial acumen is rivaled only by their
dedication to serving their community, and they have lent the
prestige of the Bradford Motor Cars name to a number of worthwhile
causes, including the Boys and Girls Club, the Girl Scouts of
America, the Boy Scouts of America, the Campfire Girls, the
American and National Little Leagues, and the March of Dimes; and
WHEREAS, James Bradford has given generously of his time and
talent to the community, serving as chairman of the Boy Scouts South
Texas Council and the Eagle Board of Review as well as on the boards
of the Edna Gladney Home for Children and the Spohn Hospital Alice,
which he also chaired; and
WHEREAS, Similarly, Jack Bradford has lent his considerable
stature to a number of worthwhile organizations and institutions,
chairing the Chamber of Commerce and serving as president of the
Master Planners Foundation and as a director of the Alice
Industrial Foundation and the First Community Bank, and as a vice
chairman and director of Alice Regional Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Jack and James Bradford have distinguished
themselves as astute businessmen, valued pillars of the community,
and compassionate contributors to the greater good, and it is
indeed fitting that they be recognized for their outstanding
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jack and James Bradford on
receiving the Alice mayor's humanitarian award and extend to them
sincere best wishes for the future.
Gonzalez Toureilles
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 372 was adopted by the House on March
3, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House