[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 119 (Monday, August 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1466]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         TRIBUTE TO BRAD HUDSON

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, August 1, 2011

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of 
Riverside, California, are exceptional. Riverside has been fortunate to 
have dynamic and dedicated community leaders who willingly and 
unselfishly give their time and talent and make their communities a 
better place to live and work. Brad Hudson is one of these individuals. 
On August 9, 2011, Brad will be honored at a Riverside City Hall 
reception as he ends his tenure as the City of Riverside's City 
Manager.
  Brad Hudson came to the City of Riverside after serving as the 
Assistant County Executive Officer of the Economic Development Agency 
where he was responsible for broad activities and operations throughout 
the county.
  Earlier, Brad spent more than 14 years with the County of Riverside, 
where he began as Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Eastern Riverside 
County. Additionally, Hudson proudly served his country in the United 
States Air Force. He received his B.S. degree from California State 
University, Fresno, and an MPA from the University of San Francisco.
  Appointed as City Manager by the City Council, Brad has acted as the 
Chief Administrative Officer of the City. He enforces the laws and 
carries out the policies of the Council through the control and 
direction of City Departments. In addition, during his time as City 
Manager, Brad made numerous recommendations to the Council on 
legislation, fiscal matters, capital improvements and other City 
policies, and he oversaw the responsibilities of the Communications 
Officer and the Intergovernmental Relations Office. Riverside City 
Council members have extensively praised Hudson for accomplishing so 
much during his six year tenure, particularly a long list of public 
works projects known as the Riverside Renaissance. After Brad leaves 
Riverside, he will take the helm as the City of Sacramento's Chief 
Executive. As such, he will provide leadership to ensure the smooth 
operation and management of all City Departments.
  In light of all Brad Hudson has done for the community of Riverside, 
we wish him the best as he moves on to his next professional endeavor. 
Brad's tireless passion for the community has contributed immensely to 
the betterment of Riverside, California. I am proud to call Brad a 
fellow community member, American and friend. I know that many 
community members are grateful for his service and salute him as he 
ends his time as City Manager for the City of Riverside.

                          ____________________