Bill > HRes1262

This Resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol, an agency established on May 28, 1924, to enforce immigration laws and secure the nation's borders. The Resolution acknowledges the agency's history, including the opening of its first stations in Detroit and El Paso, the expansion of its duties to include air and coast patrols, and the establishment of specialized units like the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) and the Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue (BORSTAR) unit. It also highlights key milestones such as the graduation of the first female agents, the creation of the canine program, the first seizure of fentanyl by federal law enforcement with canine assistance, and the appointment of the first female Chief. The Resolution recognizes the over 57 million apprehensions and 125,000 rescues conducted by the Border Patrol, as well as the sacrifices of its 155 agents who have died in the line of duty. Ultimately, the House of Representatives commemorates the Border Patrol's century of service, honors its personnel and their families, acknowledges the challenges they face, pledges support for their well-being, and recommends the designation of a National U.S. Border Patrol Day.