86R4974 KSM-D
 
  By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 22
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Honorable Mike Bradford retired as Midland
  County judge in January 2019, drawing to a close 20 years of
  outstanding service to the citizens of the county; and
         WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Christian University, Mike
  Bradford earned both bachelor's and master's degrees in business
  administration, and he later graduated from the American Bankers
  Association Bank Marketing School; and
         WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan served the people of the Midland
  area for over two decades, first as the Precinct 2 county
  commissioner and subsequently as county judge, a post he assumed in
  2007; he has played an instrumental role in many important
  developments, including a reduction of the county tax rate and the
  county debt and the opening of the new Centennial Library; in
  addition, he has served his professional community as chair of the
  Texas Conference of Urban Counties; and
         WHEREAS, Judge Bradford's leadership extends beyond his
  elected position, and he has served in such worthy organizations as
  the Texas Lyceum Association, Leadership Midland, and the High Sky
  Children's Ranch board; he has further distinguished himself as the
  founder and president of the Natural Resources Foundation of Texas;
  moreover, he was appointed by the governor to the Finance
  Commission of Texas and the University of North Texas System Board
  of Regents, and he has contributed his time and expertise to the
  Meadows Foundation's Midland Mental Health Initiative and the
  General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Judge Bradford has enjoyed the
  love and support of his wife, Ann, and he is the proud father of two
  daughters, Lauren and Heather; and
         WHEREAS, Judge Bradford's dedication, professionalism, and
  commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the residents of
  Midland County, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his many
  achievements; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby congratulate the Honorable Mike Bradford on his exemplary
  tenure as Midland County judge and extend to him sincere best wishes
  for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Judge Bradford as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives and Senate.