[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17577]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     COMMENDING JAMES E. BRADFORD ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 13, 2009

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride and pleasure 
that I rise today to commend James E. Bradford, a former Jackson Parish 
Police Juror of District 10, on the occasion of his retirement.
  A man of many dimensions, Bradford's career includes 39 years with 
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp., where he most recently held the position 
of Central Regional Manager of Government Affairs. In addition, he 
spent five years as a high school teacher, totaling 44 years of career 
service.
  Over the past few decades, he has been heavily involved in 
citizenship activities and community organizations. Among his many 
civic accomplishments, Bradford founded the Jackson Parish Community 
Action Center (now Pine Belt Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency), 
and served as the President of the Grambling State University National 
Alumni Association from 1992 until he retired from that position 
December 31, 2006. He has received numerous recognitions and awards for 
his invaluable leadership and dedication to his community.
  Bradford also served as a member of the Jackson Parish Police Jury, 
District 10, where I had the opportunity to work alongside this devoted 
public servant. Not only did I have the privilege of calling him a 
colleague, but it was here, that I first had the honor of knowing him 
as a friend.
  Beyond his professional career, Bradford and his late wife, Mae 
Calahan Bradford, have three children, Roderick, Berkita and D'Andra. 
They are the proud grandparents of William and Kiara, and their great-
grandson, Kameron.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating James E. Bradford, a 
man who has served the people of Jackson Parish for many years. His 
commitment, compassion and leadership warrant this laudable 
recognition.

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