[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 176 (Wednesday, November 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2129]
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             SALUTE TO FREDERICK C. BRANCH OF PHILADELPHIA

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                        HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, November 8, 1995

  Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute Frederick C. 
Branch on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his commission as the 
first African-American officer in the U.S. Marine Corps.
  Fifty years ago, Frederick C. Branch was appointed second lieutenant 
in the U.S. Marine Corps. On November 17, 1995 the Philadelphia Chapter 
of the Montfort Point Marine Association will present a Marine Corps 
Birthday Ball and Ceremonial Dinner honoring Frederick C. Branch for 
his many historic accomplishments.
  Educated at Purdue University and Temple University where he received 
a B.A. degree in physics, Mr. Branch is currently the head of the 
science department at Murrell Dobbins Area Vocational School in north 
Philadelphia and has been for the past 15 years.
  Mr. Branch is not only a distinguished military officer, but he has 
also been involved in many community activities. Branch was a past 
president of Tioga Methodist Men of Tioga United Methodist Church; a 
charter member and organizer of Penndelphia Detachment, Marine Corps 
League. In addition, he helped organize a national association of the 
first African-American men accepted in the Marine Corps which later was 
officially named the Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.
  I wish my colleagues will join me today in congratulating Frederick 
C. Branch for so distinguished a career. I wish Frederick Branch the 
very best as he continues his service to the north Philadelphia 
community.

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