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

[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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