05 LC 9 1570
House
Resolution 252
By:
Representatives Franklin of the
43rd,
Scott of the
2nd,
Williams of the
4th,
Amerson of the
9th,
Coan of the
101st,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
In
support of the men and women serving as patrol agents in the United States
Border Patrol, a part of the U. S. Customs and Border Protection of the
Department of Homeland Security; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the U. S. Border Patrol has 20 sectors responsible for detecting, interdicting,
and apprehending those who attempt to illegally enter or smuggle people,
including terrorists, or contraband, including weapons of mass destruction,
across U.S. borders between official ports of entry; and
WHEREAS,
the United States Border Patrol is the mobile uniformed law enforcement arm of
the Department of Homeland Security; and
WHEREAS,
the U. S. Border Patrol was officially established on May 28, 1924, by an act of
Congress passed in response to increasing illegal immigration; and
WHEREAS,
as mandated by this act, the small border guard in what was then the Bureau of
Immigration was reorganized into the Border Patrol and the initial force of 450
officers was given the responsibility of combating illegal entries and the
growing business of illegal alien smuggling; and
WHEREAS,
the United States of America was founded on the rule of law that guarantees
principles of freedom, liberty, and national sovereignty; and
WHEREAS,
the national safety and security, as well as those very principles upon which
this nation was founded are being threatened by dangerous, costly, and abusive
actions resulting from illegal entries into the United States; and
WHEREAS,
in response to these threats, more than 80 courageous patrol agents have
sacrificed their lives in the line of duty;
and
WHEREAS, absent the protection of United States military on United States borders, the approximately 11,500 men and women of the United States Border Patrol are charged with providing crucial support, skills, and expertise in their efforts to secure approximately 6,900 miles of American borders and 95,000 miles of shoreline; and
WHEREAS, absent the protection of United States military on United States borders, the approximately 11,500 men and women of the United States Border Patrol are charged with providing crucial support, skills, and expertise in their efforts to secure approximately 6,900 miles of American borders and 95,000 miles of shoreline; and
WHEREAS,
patrol agents are the first line of defense of border violation and also possess
the authority, training, and professional expertise to detect and apprehend
illegal aliens in the United States interior who have successfully evaded
apprehension in the immediate border area; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia House of Representatives and the people of Georgia have the greatest
pride for the men and women of the United States Border Patrol.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body express deep gratitude to and respect for the men and women of the
United States Border Patrol and to their families for all their efforts and
sacrifices and pray for their safety and success.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Honorable
George W. Bush, President of the United States; to each member of the Georgia
congressional delegation; to the Governor of the State of Georgia; and to the
President of Mexico.