[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 25, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E110]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   IN HONOR OF JUDGE BRAD BRADLEY FOR A LIFETIME OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 25, 2011

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Judge Brad 
Bradley and his commitment to community service in Southlake, Texas. As 
recognition for his outstanding contributions to his community, the 
Southlake Style Magazine is honoring Judge Bradley with the Lifetime 
Community Service Award.
  Judge Bradley was born in Peabody, Massachusetts, graduated from 
Northeastern University, and attended New England School of Law. After 
moving to Texas, Judge Bradley graduated from Southern Methodist 
University with a Juris Doctorate. Judge Bradley has had a 
distinguished legal and judicial career in Northeast Tarrant County. 
After deciding to stay in Texas as municipal judge, Judge Bradley 
established the first law office in Southlake, Texas.
  After settling in Southlake in 1983, he recognized the need for civic 
organizations to benefit the growing community. As a creative planner 
and master organizational architect, Judge Bradley is credited with 
creating or co-founding at least twenty-nine vital organizations in the 
greater Southlake community. These organizations include the Southlake 
Chamber of Commerce, Southlake Executive Forum, educational 
foundations, community organizations, and charitable organizations to 
benefit disadvantaged citizens. Because of his vision, hard work, and 
strategic thinking, the vast majority of these organizations continue 
to fulfill their missions and goals. Of particular note is Judge 
Bradley's work in establishing the MetroPort Teen Court to provide 
alternative sentencing of teens by local municipal courts; the Carroll 
Education Foundation, which has provided more than $839,000 in teacher 
grants and $109,000 in scholarships for graduating seniors in the local 
school district; and the Pro Players Foundation, a nonprofit 
organization pairing professional athletes with businesses and 
community volunteers to enrich the lives of children and ensure they 
have the opportunity for success. As an innovative public servant, 
Judge Bradley has been the cornerstone of development and growth in 
Southlake.
  Since 1987, Judge Bradley has been elected to numerous positions as 
judge, including the Municipal Court Judge of Southlake, 1987. He has 
also served or currently serves as Judge in Westlake, Haslet, 
Grapevine, Southlake, Trophy Club, Balch Springs, Edgecliff Village, 
and Burleson, Texas.
  On behalf of the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I would like 
to thank Judge Bradley for his exceptional judicial career and 
community service contributions to the greater Southlake area. Because 
of his leadership and expertise, thousands of residents in Southlake 
and Northeast Tarrant County receive vital services each year. I ask 
all my distinguished colleagues to join me in recognizing Judge Bradley 
for his lifetime of community service.

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