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In 1971, prior to regular two-party competition, he was nominated in the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] [[primary election]] in 1971 to represent state House District 52, which includes part of Terrebonne Parish.<ref name=house>{{cite web|url=http://www.legis.la.gov/legisdocs/members/h1812-2012.pdf |
In 1971, prior to regular two-party competition, he was nominated in the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] [[primary election]] in 1971 to represent state House District 52, which includes part of Terrebonne Parish.<ref name=house>{{cite web|url=http://www.legis.la.gov/legisdocs/members/h1812-2012.pdf |
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In less than a year in the legislature, Brady faced the challenge of the [[1973 Mississippi River floods]], which weakened the Old River Control Structure of the Atchafalaya River. The situation created a threat to [[Morgan City, Louisiana|Morgan City]], located in [[St. Mary Parish, Louisiana|St. Mary Parish]] but within Brady's district. Each morning Brady was taken by helicopter from his home on Bayou Dularge to confer with Governor Edwards regarding the flooding. For his work in this venue Brady received the Louisiana Cross of Merit. After much politicking, he convinced Edwards of the need of a bridge at Bayou Dularge over the [[Intracoastal Waterway]], but even after the structure was completed, many of Brady's constituents complained that the bridge should have also extended over the Houma Navigation Canal. Brady also worked to adopt [[United States Coast Guard]] boater-safety regulations, but many constituents objected to the U.S. government dictating such policy. Ultimately, those same safety guidelines were implemented.<ref name=bio/> |
In less than a year in the legislature, Brady faced the challenge of the [[1973 Mississippi River floods]], which weakened the Old River Control Structure of the Atchafalaya River. The situation created a threat to [[Morgan City, Louisiana|Morgan City]], located in [[St. Mary Parish, Louisiana|St. Mary Parish]] but within Brady's district. Each morning Brady was taken by helicopter from his home on Bayou Dularge to confer with Governor Edwards regarding the flooding. For his work in this venue Brady received the Louisiana Cross of Merit. After much politicking, he convinced Edwards of the need of a bridge at Bayou Dularge over the [[Intracoastal Waterway]], but even after the structure was completed, many of Brady's constituents complained that the bridge should have also extended over the Houma Navigation Canal. Brady also worked to adopt [[United States Coast Guard]] boater-safety regulations, but many constituents objected to the U.S. government dictating such policy. Ultimately, those same safety guidelines were implemented.<ref name=bio/> |
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In 1981, Brady left the family engine company, but two years later founded with his son, Timothy Patrick Brady of Houma, a new company, Brady Diesel. He served on the board of Terrebonne Savings and Loan Association, First National Bankshares, and First National Bank of Houma. Socially, he was active in such groups as the Terrebonne Sportsman's League and the Houma Terrebonne Carnival Club.<ref name=bio/> |
In 1981, Brady left the family engine company, but two years later founded with his son, Timothy Patrick Brady of Houma, a new company, Brady Diesel. He served on the board of Terrebonne Savings and Loan Association, First National Bankshares, and First National Bank of Houma. Socially, he was active in such groups as the Terrebonne Sportsman's League and the Houma Terrebonne Carnival Club.<ref name=bio/> |
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Brady died at the age of eighty.<ref name=bio/> His parents were Elward Brady Sr. and the former Elmire Louise Kranz.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laterreb/tgs/tgsnew114.htm|title=Terrebonne Genealogical Society|publisher=rootsweb.ancestry.com|accessdate=July 14, 2013}}</ref> In addition to his son, Brady was survived by his wife, the former Barbara Robichaux (c. |
Brady died at the age of eighty.<ref name=bio/> His parents were Elward Brady Sr. and the former Elmire Louise Kranz.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laterreb/tgs/tgsnew114.htm|title=Terrebonne Genealogical Society|publisher=rootsweb.ancestry.com|accessdate=July 14, 2013}}</ref> In addition to his son, Brady was survived by his wife, the former Barbara Robichaux (c. 1924–2012), a daughter of Millard and Ivy Prince Robichaux and a native of [[Franklin, Louisiana|Franklin]] in St. Mary Parish. The Bradys also had a daughter, Ellie Brady Skillman of [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana|Baton Rouge]], and five grandchildren. The couple is interred at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houmatoday/obituary.aspx?pid=158533130#fbLoggedOut|title=Barbara Brady obituary|publisher=legacy.com|accessdate=July 14, 2013}}</ref> |
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Oddly, after Brady left the House, another Thomas Brady arrived, [[Thomas "Bud" Brady]] of [[Olla, Louisiana|Olla]], a Democrat from [[La Salle Parish, Louisiana|La Salle Parish]], who served until 1988. |
Oddly, after Brady left the House, another Thomas Brady arrived, [[Thomas "Bud" Brady]] of [[Olla, Louisiana|Olla]], a Democrat from [[La Salle Parish, Louisiana|La Salle Parish]], who served until 1988. |
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[[Leonard J. Chabert]]<br> |
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Revision as of 01:32, 10 June 2016
Elward Thomas Brady Jr. | |
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| Louisiana State Representative from District 52, including Terrebonne Parish | |
| In office 1972–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald F. Lofaso |
| Succeeded by | Hunt Downer John J. Siracusa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1926 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Died | April 6, 2007 (aged 80) Houma, Terrebonne Parish Louisiana, USAL |
| Resting place | Magnolia Cemetery in Houma |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Barbara Robichaux Brady (1924–2012) |
| Children | Ellie Brady Skillman Timothy Patrick Brady |
| Residence(s) | Houma, Louisiana |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Airplane mechanic |
| Battles/wars | World War II: Pacific Theater of Operations |
Elward Thomas Brady Jr. (c. 1926 – April 6, 2007) was a businessman from Houma in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1972 to 1976 during the first term of Governor Edwin Edwards. He is best remembered for his work against flooding of the Atchafalaya River.
Background
Brady was born in New Orleans but moved with his parents to Bayou Dularge in Terrebonne Parish when he was fourteen years of age. During World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Forces as an airplane mechanic in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Once back in Houma, he joined Brady Engine Company, an oilfield supply firm operated by his father.[1]
Political career
In 1971, prior to regular two-party competition, he was nominated in the Democratic primary election in 1971 to represent state House District 52, which includes part of Terrebonne Parish.[2]
In less than a year in the legislature, Brady faced the challenge of the 1973 Mississippi River floods, which weakened the Old River Control Structure of the Atchafalaya River. The situation created a threat to Morgan City, located in St. Mary Parish but within Brady's district. Each morning Brady was taken by helicopter from his home on Bayou Dularge to confer with Governor Edwards regarding the flooding. For his work in this venue Brady received the Louisiana Cross of Merit. After much politicking, he convinced Edwards of the need of a bridge at Bayou Dularge over the Intracoastal Waterway, but even after the structure was completed, many of Brady's constituents complained that the bridge should have also extended over the Houma Navigation Canal. Brady also worked to adopt United States Coast Guard boater-safety regulations, but many constituents objected to the U.S. government dictating such policy. Ultimately, those same safety guidelines were implemented.[1]
Brady worked with the Louisiana State Police to investigate financial irregularities at the Louisiana Superdome. Morris Lottinger Jr., a retired judge of the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal who served with Brady in the legislature, described his friend as "the consummate legislator. He was very serious about what he did. As far as I know, he never missed a vote unless it was absolutely necessary."[1]
Brady did not seek reelection in the first ever nonpartisan blanket primary held in Louisiana on November 1, 1975, but instead he ran unsuccessfully for the Louisiana State Senate in District 21, which includes Morgan City.[1] Fellow Democrat Anthony Guarisco Jr., an attorney and native of Morgan City, won the election. Guarisco held the seat for three terms but was unseated in 1987 by future Governor Murphy J. Foster Jr.[3] Brady later challenged the Representative-turned-Senator Leonard J. Chabert of Chauvin in Terrebonne Parish but lost once more.[1]
Civic activities
As the chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee of Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma, Brady was one of the few businessmen on the board. Lottinger recalls that Brady worked to bring the hospital on the "cutting edge of medical technology."[1]
In 1981, Brady left the family engine company, but two years later founded with his son, Timothy Patrick Brady of Houma, a new company, Brady Diesel. He served on the board of Terrebonne Savings and Loan Association, First National Bankshares, and First National Bank of Houma. Socially, he was active in such groups as the Terrebonne Sportsman's League and the Houma Terrebonne Carnival Club.[1]
Brady died at the age of eighty.[1] His parents were Elward Brady Sr. and the former Elmire Louise Kranz.[4] In addition to his son, Brady was survived by his wife, the former Barbara Robichaux (c. 1924–2012), a daughter of Millard and Ivy Prince Robichaux and a native of Franklin in St. Mary Parish. The Bradys also had a daughter, Ellie Brady Skillman of Baton Rouge, and five grandchildren. The couple is interred at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma.[5]
Oddly, after Brady left the House, another Thomas Brady arrived, Thomas "Bud" Brady of Olla, a Democrat from La Salle Parish, who served until 1988.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Robert Morris, "Local businessman, former legislator dies", April 8, 2007". houmatoday.com. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^ "Membership of the Louisiana House of Representatives, 1812–2012" (PDF). legis.la.gov. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^ "Louisiana primary election returns, October 24, 1987". staticresults.sos.la.gov. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^ "Terrebonne Genealogical Society". rootsweb.ancestry.com. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^ "Barbara Brady obituary". legacy.com. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- 1926 births
- 2007 deaths
- Politicians from New Orleans, Louisiana
- People from Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana
- Members of the Louisiana House of Representatives
- Louisiana Democrats
- Businesspeople from New Orleans, Louisiana
- American military personnel of World War II
- United States Army soldiers
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