This resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol, which was established on May 28, 1924, to enforce immigration laws and secure U.S. borders. The measure honors the service and sacrifices of Border Patrol agents and their families throughout the agency's history, noting major milestones such as the first female agents hired in 1975, the establishment of specialized units like the tactical and search-and-rescue teams, and the agency's transition to the Department of Homeland Security in 2003. The resolution acknowledges that Border Patrol agents have made over 57 million apprehensions since 1925 and conducted more than 125,000 rescues at the southwest border since 1999, while also recognizing that 155 agents have died in the line of duty. As a symbolic measure, the resolution does not provide funding or create new programs, but instead calls on Congress to designate a National U.S. Border Patrol Day and reaffirm support for the agency's personnel.
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