[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 81 (Monday, May 15, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E433]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE LIFE OF AVIATION ENFORCEMENT AGENT ESTEBAN ``STEVE'' G. 
                                  PENA

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                           HON. MICHAEL CLOUD

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 15, 2023

  Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, today, I want to honor the life and legacy of 
Aviation Enforcement Agent Esteban ``Steve'' G. Pena, who died in the 
line-of-duty on April 15, 2023. He leaves behind a lasting legacy of 
duty and sacrifice to our nation.
  Agent Pena began his duty in 2016 as a Flight Engineer with Air and 
Marine Operations (AMO). At the time of his passing, he was assigned to 
the National Air Security Operations Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. 
Agent Pena was a valued member of the AMO family, serving the National 
Air Security Operations Center's (NASOC) Corpus Christi team. He worked 
tirelessly over the past 7 years with dignity and a strong commitment 
to Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) mission and his colleagues. 
Most importantly, Steve was a great mentor to CBP's pilots. His passion 
to teach his colleagues about the systems on our aircrafts will never 
be forgotten.
  My prayers are with his wife of 41 years, Gloria E. Vivian Pena; his 
mother, Rosario Thomas; four brothers and one sister, Jorge Pena, Joel 
Pena, Hector Pena, Ruben Pena, and Rosie Guerra.
  It is my honor to recognize Agent Pena's remarkable service and 
dedication to his family and country. May his family and loved ones be 
comforted during this time of loss.

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