[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2214]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING WILLIAM ``BILL'' BRADFORD

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 8, 2006

  Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Bill Bradford of Sulphur 
Springs, TX, whose distinguished work in radio recently earned him the 
dedication of a city street in Sulphur Springs in his honor. In 
recognition of his many years as a radio owner, operator, and pioneer, 
Radio Road was recently renamed Bill Bradford Road.
  Outgoing Sulphur Springs Mayor Clay Walker began pursuing the 
renaming of Radio Road at the suggestion of long-time Sulphur Springs 
resident, Jeff Massey. The idea for this change was well-received by 
the City Manager and members of the City Council who unanimously voted 
for the change. Indeed, the idea was so popular that many community 
leaders expressed surprise that the idea had not been thought of 
before.
  As incoming Sulphur Springs Mayor Freddie Taylor's first official 
act, a framed city resolution changing the name from Radio Road to Bill 
Bradford Road was presented to Bill along with the first street sign to 
bear the name ``Bill Bradford Road.'' Sixty days later street signs 
were erected on August 2nd and 3rd making the name change effective.
  Bill began his radio career as a radio operator in the military 
during World War II and afterward became owner of radio station KSST in 
Sulphur Springs. In 1992 he was named Texas Association of 
Broadcasters' ``Pioneer of the Year,'' and he was installed into the 
Texas Radio Hall of Fame's ``Hall of Honor'' in 2005.
  Bill has contributed his time and talent to the radio industry and to 
the residents of Sulphur Springs. Having lived in Sulphur Springs for 
nearly 60 years, Bill has been a pivotal and influential voice in 
chronicling the city's growth. Today I am proud to recognize a beloved 
and legendary citizen of Sulphur Springs, TX--Bill Bradford.

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