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HR87
11TPJ3L-1
By Representative Jackson
RFD:
First Read: 20-Feb-25
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First Read: 20-Feb-25
HR____ MOURNING THE DEATH AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF DR.
MARGARET ANN BRELAND-BRADLEY.
WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that we note the
death of Dr. Margaret Ann Breland-Bradley of Brewton,
Alabama, on February 8, 2025, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, her departure leaves a void in the lives of
her loving family, many friends, and the communities in
Alabama and New York where she was highly regarded; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Ann Breland was born on September
19, 1947, to Milton Homer Breland and Ruby Clyde Preyer; she
was the oldest sibling of four sisters and seven brothers;
it was during her childhood that she knew that she wanted to
be an educator, frequently tutoring her brothers and
sisters; she was an honor roll student and a graduate of
Southern Normal School, Class of 1965; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Breland married her high school
sweetheart, Charlie Bradley, Jr.; the couple moved to New
York and she embarked on her higher education journey; she
earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in
1971, a Master of Education with a focus on Reading in 1974,
and an Educational Leadership School District Administration
degree in 1977, all from Queens College; and she earned her
Doctor of Philosophy in Gifted Education from Columbia
University in 1990; and
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University in 1990; and
WHEREAS, as an educator, Dr. Bradley touched the
lives of many students and mentored many young teachers;
from 1972 to 1998, she advanced from special education
teacher to special education coordinator, assistant
principal, principal, and community superintendent of
schools in New York City Public Schools; she accepted a
position as principal of P.S. 223 Queens, where she made an
impact on students, teachers, and families; she brought a
culture of excellence and learning to the school, winning
over the faculty and teaching students to believe in
themselves through the practice of daily positive
affirmations; the school became known for its Multicultural
Program that she pioneered; she shined as a brilliant and
effective leader; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bradley returned to Brewton and was the
first woman and African American to be appointed
Superintendent of Schools for the Escambia County Board of
Education, serving from 1998 to 2000; when she moved home,
it was with the goal of reopening the Southern Normal School
as the Brewton Campus of Alabama State University, which she
accomplished and served as its Chief Executive Officer from
2002 to 2006; she developed and administered the programs at
the new campus, including after-school and Saturday
enrichment programs for K-12 students and professional
development programs for teachers and school administrators;
she attained funding and developed a Principals Center for
local and Black Belt counties in Alabama; and instituted
many more programs; and
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many more programs; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bradley was predeceased by her parents;
stepfather, Joseph Henry Washington, Sr.; husband; and
brothers, Charles Washington and Dwayne Breland; she will be
lovingly remembered by her children, Charles Terrance
Bradley and Kwana Makeisha Bradley; brothers and sisters;
and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, colleagues,
and friends; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bradley was a lifetime member of Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and a member of the Lily
Chapter #592, Order of the Eastern Star; although her joyful
presence will be greatly missed, the memory of Margaret Ann
Breland-Bradley will be cherished in the hearts of all who
knew and loved her; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the death of Dr. Margaret Ann
Breland-Bradley is recorded with deep sadness, and this
resolution is offered to her family in tribute to her life
and with heartfelt sympathy to her loved ones whose grief is
shared by many.
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