[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 89 (Wednesday, May 22, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





    RECOGNIZING LOWER SOUTHAMPTON POLICE SERGEANT RAYMOND BRANDEN'S 
                               RETIREMENT

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                       HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 2024

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an extraordinary 
constituent from my district, Sergeant Raymond Branden of Lower 
Southampton Township. His distinguished career as a law enforcement 
officer spans an impressive 37 years and now culminates in his well-
merited retirement.
  Raymond was born in Philadelphia and currently resides in Holland. He 
started his career in 1987 working part-time for Chalfont Borough, 
Newtown Borough, and Yardley Borough. Raymond secured a full-time 
position as an officer in 1988 and by April 1989, he joined the Lower 
Southampton Township Police Department.
  Over the course of 15 years, Raymond was a member of the South-
Central Bucks County SWAT team, serving as a valuable and esteemed team 
leader. Concurrently, he was a member of the Lower Southampton Township 
Police Honor Guard, exhibiting unwavering reliability as an accident 
investigator and reconstructionist.
  During his tenure with Lower Southampton Township, Raymond's ascent 
within the police department was marked by commendable rapidity. 
Elevated to the rank of Corporal in 2004 and further to Sergeant in 
2006, his trajectory underscored his exceptional leadership and 
dedication to duty. Noteworthy among his myriad achievements are 
instances where he displayed promptness and efficacy in responding to 
medical crises, deftly averted threats posed to fellow officers, and 
apprehended perpetrators of burglary.
  Along with this patrol sergeant duties, Raymond was also the traffic 
safety coordinator for the police department. Tasked with scheduling 
traffic and DUI enforcement details, he led numerous initiatives aimed 
at enhancing the force and community as a whole.
  Sergeant Branden plans to enjoy his retirement by spending quality 
time with his wife Tami, daughters Nichole and Morgan, and 
grandchildren Luna and Rory. I express profound gratitude to Sergeant 
Branden for the life of dedicated service he has given to our 
community, district, and country. His noble character is an example of 
civic stewardship for new generations of law enforcement to embody.
  Raymond's devotion to the force will be greatly missed, but I wish to 
congratulate him on his 37 years of service to the citizens of Bucks 
County and his deserved retirement from the Lower Southampton Township 
Police Department. I am looking forward to seeing him embark on this 
new journey and I sincerely hope that all his future endeavors are met 
with great success.

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