H.R. No. 152
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Bryan Bradford retired as the city manager of
  Garland on January 17, 2023, drawing to a close an exceptional
  career in public service that spanned nearly three decades; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Bradford joined the City of Garland staff in
  1994, and he distinguished himself in the roles of director of
  organizational development, managing director of budget and
  research, senior managing director, and assistant city manager
  prior to his appointment as city manager on May 1, 2015; under his
  leadership, Garland has experienced strong economic development,
  and he guided the community through an array of challenges,
  including natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic; and
         WHEREAS, Widely respected by his peers, Mr. Bradford is a
  member of the International City/County Management Association as
  well as the Texas City Management Association and the Government
  Finance Officers Association; moreover, he has served on the board
  of directors for the Garland Chamber of Commerce; he holds a
  business administration degree from Abilene Christian University
  and a master's degree in public administration from Texas Tech
  University; he previously worked in the private sector as vice
  president of the Linde Corporation and as the managing partner of
  UNITS; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Bradford and his wife, Teria, are actively
  involved with several charities, including the Dillon
  International adoption agency and Boles Children's Home; the couple
  are the proud parents of two daughters, Shawnteé and Haleigh, and
  retirement will afford Mr. Bradford the opportunity to spend more
  time with his family and to pursue his passions for sailing and
  reading; and
         WHEREAS, Bryan Bradford's dedication, skill, and leadership
  have greatly benefited the citizens of Garland and earned the
  admiration of his colleagues, and he may indeed reflect with pride
  on a career well spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of
  his life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Bryan Bradford on his retirement as
  the city manager of Garland 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 Mr. Bradford as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Neave Criado
  Button
  Ramos
  Bowers
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 152 was adopted by the House on March
  8, 2023, by the following vote:  Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
  voting.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House