SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 109 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Judge Brad Bradley, who has contributed significantly to his community through his leadership and initiative; and WHEREAS, Brad Bradley spent his early years in the Boston area and often accompanied his mother as she supported or protested politically charged issues of the time; he studied political science at Northeastern University and traveled in Europe and North Africa; and WHEREAS, He studied at the New England School of Law while pursuing various enterprises, including starting a monthly publication, the New Lawyer; he moved to the Dallas area, completed his law degree at Southern Methodist University, settled with his family in Southlake, and began his law practice; and WHEREAS, Brad Bradley soon recognized the need for the growing community of Southlake to plan for the future, but he did not sit back and wait for someone else to do it; with a talent for finding creative solutions, he could quickly conceive an idea and work with others to follow through with implementing a particular project; he is the originator of many organizations and programs that continue today, including the Southlake Chamber of Commerce, Summer Santa, and the Pro Players Foundation; and WHEREAS, Judge Bradley has also been instrumental in raising funds and establishing nonprofit groups to provide created the area's first Metroport Teen Court, and many students and other residents participate in an exchange program through the Sister Cities project he founded; he is widely recognized throughout the City of Southlake and Northeast Tarrant County for his countless contributions to enhancing the quality of life in his community, and he was recently honored with the Southlake Style Community Impact Award; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Judge Brad Bradley for his civic involvement and philanthropic spirit and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Davis ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 27, 2011. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate