[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12568]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO HARRY C. BRADFORD ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE 
                DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 10, 2002

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
pay special tribute to Harry C. Bradford. Harry is completing an 
exemplary career with the Department of Health and Human Services, and 
after forty-five years of dedicated service Harry entered into 
retirement on June 28, 2002.
  Mr. Speaker, Harry began work with the former Department of Health, 
Education and Welfare in 1972, and, over the years, has risen through 
the ranks to his current position serving as Director of the Division 
of Payment Management, Financial Management Service, and Program 
Support Center for the Department of Health and Human Services. On his 
way to the directorship, Harry served as an Operating Accountant, 
Branch Chief of Governmental and Tribal Payments, and the Division of 
Payment Management.
  Harry has proven his skills as an effective leader and organizational 
manager. In 1996 Harry assumed control of the federal government's 
largest centralized grant payment system, the HHS Payment Management 
System. During fiscal year 2001, the system was used to disburse over 
$217 billion dollars to over 23,000 recipient organizations throughout 
the country. Through Harry's diligent efforts, the Payment Management 
System has been selected by the Chief Financial Officers Council to 
serve as one of only two grant payment systems for the entire federal 
government.
  Harry has been recognized for his diligent service and unselfish 
commitment to developing a sound system of fund disbursement and 
exceptional customer service. Among his numerous awards and 
recognition, Harry has received the U.S. Treasury Award for Distinction 
in Cash Management, HHS Office of the Inspector General Award for 
Outstanding Efforts in Cash Management. Then in 2000, Harry was awarded 
the HHS Program Support Center's highest award, the Premier Customer 
Service Award, which he dedicated to his staff for their diligent 
efforts.
  Harry will be enjoying his retirement at his home in Upper Marlboro, 
Maryland with his wife and two children. He plans to pursue his many 
hobbies as well as continue his involvement with local church and 
community activities.
  Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to join me in paying special 
tribute to Harry C. Bradford. Our federal service agencies and the 
American people are better served through the diligence and 
determination of public servants, like Harry, who dedicate their lives 
to serving the needs of others. I am confident that Harry will continue 
to serve his community and positively influence others around him. We 
wish him the very best on this special occasion.

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