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John Katko was mentioned in HONORING THE SACRIFICES OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION PERSONNEL..... on page E686 covering the 2nd Session of the 117th Congress published on July 1 in the Congressional Record.

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HONORING THE SACRIFICES OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION PERSONNEL

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HON. JOHN KATKO

of new york

in the house of representatives

Friday, July 1, 2022

Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, the mission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is broad and diverse. The more than 60,000 men and women of CBP protect our borders at and between our ports of entry. They protect Americans against terrorists and the instruments of terror. They enforce our laws and help boost our economic security and prosperity by facilitating trade and travel. While the roles they play each day may differ, the men and women of CBP share one common goal: to keep our country a safe, secure, and resilient place where the American way of life can thrive. They provide selfless service to our country, and they do so with honor and distinction under an ever-present and evolving threat. I wish to pay tribute to the agents, officers and employees who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our Nation by honoring 37 courageous men and women of CBP who have died in the line of duty. Today we commemorate these brave men and women, celebrate their lives, and offer their families and loved ones our continued support. They have earned the respect and appreciation of a grateful nation. I include in the Record a list of these agents and officers:

Wolf Valmond, CBP Officer Trainee; End of Watch: December 15, 2019.

Juan Ollervidez III, CBP Agriculture Specialist; End of Watch: December 16, 2020.

Denis Jasper Wells, Facility Operations Specialist; End of Watch: December 17, 2020.

Andrew R. Bouchard, CBP Officer; End of Watch: December 19, 2020.

Troy A. Adkins, CBP Officer; End of Watch: December 31, 2020.

Byron Shields, CBP Officer; End of Watch: January 20, 2021.

Beverly Good, Director of Field Operations; End of Watch: January 28, 2021.

Robert Allan Mayer Jr., Special Agent; End of Watch: January 30, 2021.

Rudy Morales Jr., Maintenance Mechanic; End of Watch: February 5, 2021.

Cesar Sibonga, CBP Officer; End of Watch: February 7, 2021.

Genaro Guerrero, CBP Officer; End of Watch: February 15, 2021.

Carlos C. Mendoza, CBP Officer; End of Watch: February 24, 2021.

Crispin San Jose, CBP Officer; End of Watch: March 9, 2021.

Alejandro Flores-Banuelos, Border Patrol Agent; End of Watch: March 15, 2021.

Christopher Shane Simpkins, Border Patrol Agent; End of Watch: April 12, 2021.

Freddie Vasquez, Border Patrol Agent; End of Watch: May 8, 2021.

Juan M. Urrutia, Border Patrol Agent; End of Watch: May 28, 2021.

Ruben Facio, CBP Officer; End of Watch: July 17, 2021.

Edgardo Acosta-Feliciano, Border Patrol Agent; End of Watch: July 31, 2021.

Daniel P. Cox, Supervisory Border Patrol Agent; End of Watch: July 31, 2021.

Ricardo Zarate, Border Patrol Agent; End of Watch: August 16, 2021.

Yokemia L. Conyers, CBP Officer; End of Watch: August 18, 2021.

Monica J. Riola, CBP Officer; End of Watch: August 20, 2021.

Erik J. Skelton, CBP Officer; End of Watch: August 24, 2021.

Chad E. McBroom, Border Patrol Agent; End of Watch: August 29, 2021.

Francisco V. Tomas, CBP Technician; End of Watch: September 1, 2021.

David B. Saavedra, CBP Officer; End of Watch: September 2, 2021.

Luis H. Dominguez, Border Patrol Agent; End of Watch: September 23, 2021.

David B. Ramirez, Border Patrol Agent; End of Watch: September 26, 2021.

Alfredo M. Ibarra, Border Patrol Agent; End of Watch: September 27, 2021.

Victor Donate, CBP Officer; End of Watch: October 7, 2021.

David H. Gray, Enforcement Analysis Specialist; End of Watch: October 8, 2021.

Rafael G. Sanchez, Supervisory Border Patrol Agent; End of Watch: October 24, 2021.

Mathew L. Lyons, Port Director; End of Watch: October 28, 2021.

Anibal ``Tony'' Perez, Supervisory Border Patrol Agent; End of Watch: November 5, 2021.

Martin Barrios, Supervisory Border Patrol Agent; End of Watch: November 29, 2021.

Salvador Martinez Jr., Border Patrol Agent; End of Watch: November 30, 2021.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 110(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 110(2)

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