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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House