[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 213 (Wednesday, December 17, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1222]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING THE SUCCESS OF JAMES BRANCH

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 17, 2025

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize James Branch of 
Royse City, Texas.
  For more than two decades, Mr. Branch has been a devoted and highly 
visible leader in the Rockwall County and Royse City communities. Since 
moving to Royse City in 2001, he has served as a committed public 
servant, volunteer, business owner, and devoted family man. He and his 
wife, Katie, have three sons, all of whom graduated from Royse City 
ISD. Throughout their time in the district, Mr. Branch has been a 
constant presence--calling football games on NFHS, helping set up the 
run-through for varsity football games, preparing pre-game meals, 
coaching youth football, and later volunteering as an announcer for 
youth games. Supporting young people and families has long been a 
defining part of his life and legacy.
  Mr. Branch's record of civic service is both extensive and 
distinguished. He has made lasting contributions to the City of Royse 
City through his work on the Parks and Recreation Board and the 
Planning and Zoning Commission, where his leadership earned him 
positions as vice chairman and chairman. In 2009, he was elected to the 
Royse City Council, where he went on to serve as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem 
and Mayor Pro Tem. Today, he continues to serve as a steadfast and 
engaged councilman, working tirelessly to support and represent his 
community with dedication, integrity, and care.
  His commitment extends beyond the city limits. He serves as secretary 
of the Rockwall County Emergency Services Corporation and represents 
Royse City and Precinct 4 on the Rockwall County Transportation 
Consortium Board, providing a strong and reliable voice for the people 
he has long served.
  In his professional life, Mr. Branch has spent more than 25 years 
owning and operating multiple businesses that serve Royse City, Caddo 
Mills, and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Throughout his 
career, he has earned widespread respect for his openness, 
transparency, and steadfast dedication to doing what is right, 
regardless of popularity.
  It is my honor to recognize James Branch for his integrity, his 
decades of service, and his enduring commitment to strengthening the 
Royse City and Rockwall County communities.

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