[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 65 (Tuesday, May 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E999]
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       IN MEMORY OF SENIOR BORDER PATROL AGENT TRAVIS W. ATTAWAY

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                           HON. HENRY BONILLA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 17, 2005

  Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a fallen 
hero--senior Border Patrol Agent, Travis W. Attaway of D'Hanis, Texas. 
Travis met an untimely death while serving our country and securing our 
Texas borders in the McAllen sector.
  On September 19, 2004, days of harsh rain and a rising Rio Grande 
tragically interrupted what otherwise was a routine three-man patrol 
operation near Free Trade Bridge in Los Indios. When rushing waters 
capsized the 19-foot patrol boat, Travis and two other agents were 
ejected into the river's strong current.
  At the young age of 31, Travis has marked history as a true American 
hero. He sacrificed his life to protect the citizens of this great 
nation. Today, we honor his memory and the memory of all our Fallen Law 
Enforcement Officers for National Police Week 2005.

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