Bill Text: TX HR18 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Introduced

Texas House Resolution 18 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating the Honorable Mike Bradford on his retirement as Midland County judge.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2018-11-28 - Filed [HR18 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR18-Introduced.html

	86R3548 CW-D

	By: Craddick	H.R. No. 18



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Honorable Mike Bradford is retiring 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 has served the people of the
	Midland area for over two decades, first as the Precinct 2 county
	commissioner and, since 2007, as county judge; 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 is the founder and current president of
	the Natural Resources Foundation of Texas; appointed by the
	governor to the Finance Commission of Texas and the University of
	North Texas System Board of Regents, he is currently a member of the
	Meadows Foundation's Midland Mental Health Initiative and a
	national advisor to 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 House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
	Legislature 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.