[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 133 (Friday, October 5, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1681]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNITION FOR BORDER PATROL AGENT NICHOLAS IVIE

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                            HON. RON BARBER

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 5, 2012

  Mr. BARBER.  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to acknowledge today the 
exceptional life and public service of Border Patrol Agent Nicholas 
Ivie, who tragically was killed in the line of duty in the early 
morning hours of October 2, 2012.
  Agent Ivie loved to help other people and he always wanted to be in 
law enforcement. He was dedicated, loyal and brave. After high school, 
he trained to become a firefighter and later on, became an emergency 
medical technician. He tended to the sick and injured in his community, 
ready at a moment's notice to render aid. Having served a two-year 
mission with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Mexico 
City, Agent Ivie had learned Spanish and developed a love for the 
Mexican people.
  Agent Ivie followed his older brother, Joel Ivie into the Border 
Patrol. He joined his brother as a Horse Patrol Agent. Agent Nicholas 
Ivie took a solemn oath to protect and serve not just the people of 
Southern Arizona, but those of the United States. He made the ultimate 
sacrifice in carrying out his oath.
  Agent Ivie was just 30 years old at the time of his death. He is 
survived by his wife, two young daughters, parents, three brothers, a 
sister and countless friends and colleagues. He served his country with 
distinction and honor and for that we all owe him and his family a 
tremendous debt of gratitude.
  Every day, thousands of men and women of the Border Patrol put their 
lives on the line in the name of something bigger than themselves. Many 
across our country have forgotten the dangers that Agent Ivie and other 
Border Patrol agents face as they selflessly work to secure our 
borders. They risk everything for an ideal--protecting Americans and 
our freedoms.
  I ask the House of Representatives to join with me in extending our 
deepest condolences to the family and friends of Border Patrol Agent 
Nicholas Ivie and in thanking him for his great sacrifice as he 
courageously carried out his duty to protect and serve. His life is an 
inspiration to us all and he will never be forgotten. On behalf of a 
grateful nation, we thank him for his patriotism and dedication and his 
commitment to the Border Patrol motto--Honor First.

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