[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 13, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H6872]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CONGRATULATIONS TO OFFICER ALLEN BRANDON ON HIS RETIREMENT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
South Carolina (Mr. Norman) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Officer Allen 
Brandon for his retirement following 30 years of service in public 
safety.
  Officer Brandon has served the Fifth District of South Carolina in 
many roles. In each, he displayed incredible leadership, bravery, 
honoring his community with incredible work and dedicated service 
throughout his career.
  In 1983, he began his service as a patrolman at the Tega Cay Police 
Department and was quickly promoted to a supervisor in 1985. He then 
moved to the York County Sheriff's Office where his work proved to make 
a true impact in the community. He held many roles, operating in the 
narcotics department for many years before being promoted again to the 
patrol lieutenant and the captain of the Uniform and Field Services 
Division.
  Officer Brandon's service is reflective of the values that the police 
force holds most important: accountability, integrity, honesty, and 
courage.
  Mr. Speaker, I would also like to take the time to recognize Mr. 
Brandon's family--his wife, Melanie; and his two children, Sarah and 
William. Working in the police force requires sacrifice and support 
from the entire family.

  In addition to his service on the police force, Officer Brandon has 
served the community as an elder at Forest Hills Church, a Keystone 
Board member, member of the Palmetto Boy Scouts Board, and a leader for 
the United Way of York County.
  Officer Brandon has set the gold standard for representing his 
community with pride and prioritized fairness and justice. Please join 
me in honoring Officer Brandon for 30 years of impactful service to the 
Fifth District of South Carolina.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to offer Officer Brandon Godspeed in his 
retirement.

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