The resolution expresses profound sorrow over the passing of Dr. Margaret Ann Breland-Bradley, who died on February 8, 2025, at the age of 77. It highlights her significant contributions as an educator and leader, noting her early aspirations to teach, her extensive academic achievements, and her impactful career in education. Dr. Bradley served in various roles within the New York City Public Schools, where she was known for her dedication to student success and her innovative programs, including a Multicultural Program at P.S. 223 Queens. She later returned to Brewton, Alabama, where she became the first woman and African American Superintendent of Schools for the Escambia County Board of Education and played a pivotal role in reopening the Southern Normal School as a campus of Alabama State University.

The resolution also acknowledges Dr. Bradley's personal life, including her family and her involvement in community organizations such as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. It emphasizes the lasting impact she had on her students, colleagues, and the broader community, and expresses heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones. The House of Representatives of Alabama records her death with deep sadness and honors her memory, recognizing the void her passing leaves in the lives of those who knew and loved her.