Bill Text: GA SR637 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Bradley, Sr., Dr. John "Doc"; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-14 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR637 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR637-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 637
By:
Senator Davis of the 22nd
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Dr. John "Doc" Bradley, Sr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Dr. John "Doc" Bradley, Sr., was born on April 18, 1936, in Beaumont, Texas, and
this year, he enjoys the distinction of celebrating his 75th birthday;
and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Bradley earned a bachelor's degree from Texas Southern University, a
master's degree from Vander-Cook College of Music, and a doctoral degree from
Southeastern University, and he completed post graduate studies at Georgia
Southern University, the University of South Carolina, and Central Connecticut
State University; and
WHEREAS,
he was the first African American student to enroll in Georgia Southern
University and, in honor of this historical and ground-breaking achievement, a
commemorative plaque and oak tree were placed on the school's campus in his
honor; and
WHEREAS,
under Dr. Bradley's and Dr. Wayne Hoey's direction, the Augusta State University
Conservatory Jazz Band was founded in 1998 to provide students in the Central
River Area with the opportunity to perform jazz music and gain exposure to
various jazz styles; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Bradley conducts the Augusta State University Conservatory Jazz Band and the
Richmond County School System All-County Jazz Band; and
WHEREAS,
affectionately known as "Doc," Dr. Bradley's students credit him with improving
their musical skills and inspiring them to attend colleges and universities to
pursue careers in music education; and
WHEREAS,
a survivor of cancer and a massive heart attack, Dr. Bradley always demonstrates
an unquestionable love of and passion for jazz music and providing students with
quality jazz music experiences;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bradley is united in love and marriage to his supportive wife, Winnette W. Bradley, who serves as the director of alternative education for the Richmond County School System; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bradley is united in love and marriage to his supportive wife, Winnette W. Bradley, who serves as the director of alternative education for the Richmond County School System; and
WHEREAS,
by the example Dr. Bradley has made of his life, he makes this world a better
place in which to live, and it is only fitting and proper that he be
appropriately recognized during this very special and memorable time of his
life.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Dr. John "Doc" Bradley, Sr., for his loving and dedicated service to the members
of his family and the students of Georgia, congratulate him upon the grand
occasion of his 75th birthday, and extend to him best wishes for continued
health and happiness.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Dr. John "Doc" Bradley,
Sr.
