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HONORING THOMAS ELRED BRADFORD

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On 2026-04-20, Representative Gary J. Palmer (R-AL-6) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THOMAS ELRED BRADFORD" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered trade policy.

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HONORING THOMAS ELRED BRADFORD

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H2984] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THOMAS ELRED BRADFORD (Mr. PALMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. PALMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Thomas Elred Bradford, a man who truly embodied servant leadership. A Birmingham native and graduate of Ramsay High School, Tom served in the United States Air Force after college before joining his family business. After a successful career in business, instead of retiring, Tom founded the National Christian Foundation of Alabama. Tom was deeply committed to his faith and community, serving as an elder at Briarwood Presbyterian Church and in leadership roles in numerous civic, charitable, and Christ-centered organizations across Birmingham. Most importantly, he was a devoted husband to Mary Anne and a loving father. Tom was always searching for ways to invest in those around him, and I was fortunate enough to benefit from his mentorship. Tom gave me my first job in Birmingham, and years later when I came to him with the idea to start a profamily think tank, he agreed to serve as the founding board chairman of the Alabama Family Alliance, which later became the Alabama Policy Institute. Tom was always a tremendous source of advice and godly counsel and became like a second father to me. Tom was truly a force for good. He will be missed. ____________________

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HONORING THOMAS ELRED BRADFORD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H2984] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THOMAS ELRED BRADFORD (Mr. PALMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. PALMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Thomas Elred Bradford, a man who truly embodied servant leadership. A Birmingham native and graduate of Ramsay High School, Tom served in the United States Air Force after college before joining his family business. After a successful career in business, instead of retiring, Tom founded the National Christian Foundation of Alabama. Tom was deeply committed to his faith and community, serving as an elder at Briarwood Presbyterian Church and in leadership roles in numerous civic, charitable, and Christ-centered organizations across Birmingham. Most importantly, he was a devoted husband to Mary Anne and a loving father. Tom was always searching for ways to invest in those around him, and I was fortunate enough to benefit from his mentorship. Tom gave me my first job in Birmingham, and years later when I came to him with the idea to start a profamily think tank, he agreed to serve as the founding board chairman of the Alabama Family Alliance, which later became the Alabama Policy Institute. Tom was always a tremendous source of advice and godly counsel and became like a second father to me. Tom was truly a force for good. He will be missed. ____________________