[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 9, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E8-E9]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF JOHN A. SCHWAMM

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                           HON. PAUL A. GOSAR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 9, 2024

  Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, Officer John A. Schwamm was the U.S. Customs 
and Border Protection area port director for the San Luis Port of Entry 
in my state of Arizona. After nearly 50 years of work in law 
enforcement. John decided to bring his 47-year career to an honorable 
conclusion on December 31st of

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2023. Thirty-eight of those years were in service to the great state of 
Arizona. He started his law enforcement career in 1977 in Nogales, 
Arizona and worked at the local police department for 9 years. He 
started work for the U.S. Customs Service in 1985, then transitioned to 
the CBP in 2003.
  During his 20 years in CBP, Officer Schwamm overcame many challenges 
and loyally served his Nation. During the COVID pandemic, he kept a 
cool head and faithfully did his duty in the middle of the chaos. He 
also frequently helped my team by hosting briefings and personal tours 
for myself and my staff so we could better combat the border crisis and 
the COVID pandemic. Officer Schwamm has earned a long retirement, and I 
wish him the absolute best.

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