[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 101 (Friday, June 14, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E633]
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  COMMEMORATING THE 100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES BORDER 
                                 PATROL

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                      HON. NICHOLAS A. LANGWORTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 14, 2024

  Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 100th 
anniversary of the United States Border Patrol and to honor Border 
Patrol agents both past and present. Established in 1924, U.S. Border 
Patrol has worked diligently over the last century to protect our 
Nation from harms such as terrorism, illegal weapons, and drug 
trafficking, while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.
  I specifically want to acknowledge the hard work and sacrifice of the 
dedicated Border Patrol agents serving at the United States Customs and 
Border Protection Buffalo Sector. Border security is paramount to 
national security, and while the Southern Border garners national 
headlines every day, at the Northern border, illegal crossings are also 
up, over one hundred and fourteen percent compared to last year. Every 
day, these servicemembers keep us and our Canadian neighbors safe, 
while fighting against the illegal trafficking of people and drugs, 
including fentanyl.
  On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
Buffalo Sector hosted a celebration of this historic anniversary, in 
memory of all those who have protected our Nation, and in appreciation 
of those who do so now. Western New York and the Southern Tier are home 
to many active and retired Border Patrol officers. I am incredibly 
proud of this culture of service that has been longstanding in our 
community. I am deeply grateful to the Buffalo Sector for their 
invaluable commitment to securing our Northern Border against threats 
from abroad.
  The contributions of the United States Border Patrol to our Nation's 
security are highly commendable, and it is my honor to recognize their 
bravery. On behalf of the United States Congress and the constituents 
of New York's 23rd Congressional District, I ask this legislative body 
to join me in commending these Border Patrol agents--past and present--
for their service.

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