Bill > SRes359

This resolution honors the life and service of Undersheriff Brandon Gaede, a law enforcement officer from Kansas who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on June 27, 2025. The resolution highlights Gaede's remarkable career, noting that he began as a correctional officer with the Thomas County Sheriff's Office, earned an associate degree in Criminal Justice, and quickly rose through the ranks to become sergeant and then undersheriff in Phillips County. It emphasizes his dedication to public service, his achievements at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (where he served as class president), and his personal life as a loving husband to Karlye Stephen and father to three children. The resolution formally recognizes Gaede's courage and commitment, highly respecting his contributions to protecting his community, offering condolences to his family, paying tribute to his ultimate sacrifice, and calling on all levels of government to support his family in the wake of his death. By commemorating Gaede's life and service, the resolution portrays him as a true American hero whose legacy of selflessness and bravery will continue to inspire others.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/359/all-info