Recognizing Lower Southampton Police Sergeant Raymond Branden's Retirement

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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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