[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 39 (Monday, April 3, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E473]
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       TRIBUTE TO DR. HENRY BRADFORD, JR. OF HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

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                    HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR.

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 3, 2000

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
contributions of Dr. Henry Bradford, Jr., to Church Street Cumberland 
Presbyterian Church and the spiritual community at large in northern 
Alabama. His list of credentials fills many a page. Dr. Bradford has 
been a moral mentor for Church Street Presbyterian for 36 years.
  For almost four decades Dr. Bradford has imparted his wisdom from the 
pulpit. The community refers to Dr. Bradford as ``everybody's pastor'' 
which reflects his selfless service to our entire city.
  I believe this is a fitting tribute for one who has given so much of 
himself for the betterment of others. Aside from his pastoral duties, 
Dr. Bradford has served as chairman of the board of directors of the 
Harris Home for six years in addition to numerous other board 
positions. Bradford's vocal talents have been enjoyed by our community 
as he has been a narrator for Huntsville museums and the orchestra. He 
has graciously shared his musical talents also as Chairman of the 
Department of Music Education at Alabama A&M University and as a music 
professor at Oakwood College.
  I want to offer my best wishes to Dr. Bradford, his wife Mrs. Nell 
Lane Bradford, their children Dr. Henry Lane Bradford and Andrea 
Bradford and their grandson, Henry Lane. He has inspired so many to 
seek truth and to use their talents to serve the community. I 
congratulate Dr. Bradford on his retirement and wish him a well-
deserved rest.

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