H.R. No. 1757

	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, Shawnte  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
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 1757 was adopted by the House on May
	25, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House