[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 117 (Thursday, July 30, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S8550]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        REMEMBERING ROBERT ROSAS

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I am honored to remember U.S. 
Border Patrol agent Robert Rosas, who was killed in the line of duty at 
the age of 30.
  On July 23, 2009, Agent Rosas was shot and killed after responding to 
a call in Campo, CA. Every day he placed duty ahead of his personal 
safety while protecting our Nation's Southwest border. In spite of the 
known dangers, Agent Rosas and thousands like him answer the call to 
service.
  Agent Robert Rosas was born and raised in El Centro, a border city in 
Imperial County. He joined the U.S. Border Patrol in May 2006, and was 
assigned to the Campo Station in the San Diego sector. Agent Rosas was 
also a reserve officer for the El Centro Police Department, known as an 
outstanding officer and a positive role model in the community.
  Agent Rosas is survived by his wife Rosalie, a son, Robert, age 2, 
and a daughter, Kayla Alisa, 11 months.
  My thoughts and prayers are with Rosalie, Robert, and Kayla Alisa 
Rosas at this tragic time. They have lost a husband and father. I also 
send my deepest condolences to Agent Rosas' colleagues in the Border 
Patrol service. Theirs is a difficult and too often dangerous job. I 
commend their service, protecting our Nation, and our people.

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