119-hres348

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 348 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 348

 Commending United States Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens on his 
 retirement after 29 years of exemplary public service.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 April 24, 2025

Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas (for himself, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Cuellar, Mr. 
 Self, and Mr. Crane) submitted the following resolution; which was 
 referred to the Committee on Homeland Security

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 RESOLUTION

 Commending United States Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens on his 
 retirement after 29 years of exemplary public service.

Whereas, since 1924, the United States Border Patrol's

    (USBP) mission has been 
 to protect the American people and promote economic prosperity through 
 its border and national security mission;
Whereas Jason Owens began his career with the United States Border Patrol in 
 1996 in the El Centro sector as a member of Academy Class 325;
Whereas, in 2001, he completed the Border Patrol Tactical Unit

    (BORTAC) Selection Course XV and the Border Patrol Search, Trauma and Rescue Team 
 Selection Course III and later served as Field Operations Supervisor at 
 BORTAC headquarters in El Paso, Texas, leading several counternarcotics 
 and counterterrorism operations;
Whereas, in 2007, he was promoted to Assistant Chief at U.S. Border Patrol 
 headquarters in Washington, DC, with the Special Operations Division;
Whereas, in 2009, he transferred to the Grand Forks sector as the Patrol Agent 
 in Charge of the Pembina Station, and was later promoted to Assistant 
 Chief Patrol Agent, managing all stations within Minnesota;
Whereas, in 2012, he transferred to the Rio Grande Valley sector and served as 
 the Special Operations Detachment Patrol Agent in Charge, and was later 
 promoted to Rio Grande City Station Patrol Agent in Charge;
Whereas, in 2015, he was selected as the Laredo sector Division Chief of 
 Operations;
Whereas, in 2016, he was assigned to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 
 Homeland Security Investigations, and Office of Intelligence as the 
 Deputy Assistant Director for Enterprises Services in Washington, DC;
Whereas, from 2017 to 2018, he served as the Laredo sector Acting Chief Patrol 
 Agent, directing operations along the United States-Mexico border and 
 commanding over 1,900 agents and professional staff;
Whereas, in 2019, he served as the Houlton sector Chief Patrol Agent, 
 responsible for border security operations in Maine;
Whereas, in 2020, he served as the U.S. Border Patrol Academy Chief Patrol 
 Agent, providing strategic vision, leadership, and technical direction 
 for basic resident and advanced nonresident courses;
Whereas, from 2021 to 2023, he served as the Del Rio sector Chief Patrol Agent, 
 leading one of the largest and busiest sectors along the United States-
 Mexico border;
Whereas he attended Shorter University and the National War College, completing 
 studies in accountancy and national security strategy;
Whereas he is a graduate of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Leadership 
 Institute, the American University's Key Executive Leadership Program, 
 and the Department of Homeland Security Senior Executive Service 
 Candidate Development Program;
Whereas Jason Owens became the 26th Chief of the United States Border Patrol on 
 July 2, 2023;
Whereas, since the beginning of 2021, there has been an overwhelming increase in 
 the number of illegal immigrants crossing our southern border;
Whereas he bolstered efforts to proactively combat cartel activity by 
 establishing the U.S. Border Patrol Targeting and Investigations 
 Division;
Whereas he expanded the U.S. Border Patrol Resiliency Division to prioritize the 
 well-being of the workforce by ensuring comprehensive physical and 
 mental support for agents and staff; and
Whereas, despite the challenges that this presented for each of the brave men 
 and women that defend our borders, Jason Owens remained committed to 
 carrying out the mission of USBP and upholding the rule of law: Now, 
 therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) commends United States Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens 
 on his retirement after 29 years of honorable service to the 
 Nation; and

    (2) acknowledges and affirms that Jason Owens exemplified 
 leadership and faithfulness in the execution of his duties.
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