[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 114 (Monday, June 22, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E555-E556]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING CHIEF PATROL AGENT FELIX CHAVEZ

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 22, 2020

  Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the career and 
service of Chief Patrol Agent, Felix Chavez. Chief Chavez has retired 
after several decades of service as a member of the U.S. Border Patrol.
  Chief Chavez began his service with the U.S. Border Patrol in 1985 at 
the Sierra Blanca Border Patrol Station in what is now Big Bend Sector. 
Over time, Chief Chavez would

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go on to serve in a variety of roles and Sectors before eventually 
becoming Chief Patrol Agent of the Laredo Sector. As Chief, he was 
responsible for over 86,673 square miles in 101 counties from the U.S.-
Mexico borders to the Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas borders.
  Chief Chavez showed strong direction and experience as Chief Patrol 
Agent of the Laredo Sector. In addition, he also ensured that the 
Laredo Sector was led with honor and integrity. He developed these 
leadership qualities and skills over the course of his career after 
serving in a variety of positions including: Border Patrol Agent, 
Senior Patrol Agent, Supervisory Border Patrol Agent, Field Operations 
Supervisor, Patrol Agent in Charge, Assistant Chief Patrol Agent, 
Deputy Chief of Southwest Border Operations, Deputy Chief Patrol Agent 
for the Tucson Sector, and Chief Patrol Agent of Del Rio Sector.
  In addition, Chief Chavez is a graduate of Ashford University with a 
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management. In addition, he 
completed the Executive Institute at the University of Chicago's 
Graduate School of Business and the Customs and Border Protection 
Command Leadership Academy. He is also a graduate of the National 
Defense University Capstone Program.
  As we move forward, let us take the time to appreciate the service of 
individuals like Chief Chavez and all the men and women who risk their 
lives each day to protect our communities. However, in the words of 
President John F. Kennedy, ``As we express our gratitude, we must never 
forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live 
by them.''

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