[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20578]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO ADRIAN AKER BRADFIELD

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 10, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I recognize 
the life of Adrian Aker Bradfield of Dolores, Colorado. Mr. Bradfield 
passed away this July and, as his family mourns their loss, I would 
like to pay tribute to his life and the irreplaceable contributions he 
has made to his family, his friends, and the entire community of 
Dolores, Colorado.
  Mr. Bradfield was born April 29, 1917, and grew up in a ranching 
family, acquiring a deep love for the land and the cowboy lifestyle at 
an early age. He worked for many years on the Bradfield Ranch in 
Cahone, Colorado until the ranch was sold in 1969. In 1938, he began 
working in partnership with his father Harold, where they spent many 
enjoyable days working side by side with one another. Perhaps one of 
Mr. Bradfield's fondest memories was the annual brandings up on Glade 
Lake when family and friends would all come together for the big event.
  Mr. Bradfield always made people his number one priority and liked to 
spend his free time in the company of family and friends who loved 
listening to his countless stories. Although Mr. Bradfield was very 
busy with his ranching operation and growing family, he always found 
time to be actively involved in his community. Mr. Bradfield served a 
number of years on the Dolores County School District Board and as a 
Dolores County Commissioner. He was also a member of the Southwest 
Colorado Cattlemen's Association and Farmers Union of America. Mr. 
Bradfield loved working on the many issues that confronted his 
community and served the people of Dolores with distinction and honor.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with deep respect that I recognize Mr. Adrian Aker 
Bradfield before this body of Congress and this nation for all he has 
done for Dolores and the entire State of Colorado. My sincere 
condolences go out to his wife Nellie, his sister Janice, and his 
children Charles, Wilson, Kenneth and Nancy. Mr. Bradfield was one of 
Colorado's true American cowboys, his strength, character, and way of 
life have helped shape our state's culture and heritage throughout his 
life and has made a lasting impression upon our nation's history.

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