[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 118 (Friday, July 31, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2158]
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 EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND LOVED ONES OF BORDER PATROL 
                           AGENT ROBERT ROSAS

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                               speech of

                          HON. SILVESTRE REYES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2009

  Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, it is with deep sadness that I rise today 
in support of H. Res. 681, a resolution which expresses condolences to 
the family and loved ones of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Robert Rosas. On 
July 23, 2009, Agent Rosas was killed by gunfire while protecting our 
nation's southwest border.
  Agent Rosas began his law enforcement career in 2001 as a reserve 
officer in El Centro, California. His desire to one day become a member 
of the U.S. Border Patrol was fulfilled on May 22, 2006 when he 
officially joined the Border Patrol family. Agent Rosas was deeply 
admired and respected by his colleagues for his generosity and service 
to others and for his dedication to his family. He fully embraced the 
Border Patrol's mission of securing our nation's borders, and he served 
with honor and distinction.
  Agent Rosas' death serves as a reminder of the many risks that 
confront Border Patrol agents each day and why we owe them our sincere 
gratitude for their bravery, service and sacrifice. Before coming to 
Congress, I served for 26\1/2\ years in the Border Patrol, and I will 
always remain a part of that special family. I know first-hand the 
challenges and dangers that the agents face each day, and as a Member 
of Congress, I remain committed to ensuring that they have the 
resources and support that they need. My thoughts and prayers are with 
Agent Rosas' family--his wife Rosalie and his two children, Robert and 
Kayla Alisa. During this extremely difficult time, it is my hope that 
the family will find some comfort in knowing that Agent Rosas served 
his country with distinction and that he will be remembered in the 
hearts of the American people.

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