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Kennedy, Cornyn, Cruz, colleagues introduce resolution honoring Border Patrol’s 101st anniversary

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Washington (May 22, 2025) – Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and 15 colleagues in introducing a resolution honoring the brave men and women of the U.S. Border Control for their service to our country ahead of the agency’s 101st anniversary.

“We owe the men and women of the U.S. Border Patrol a debt of gratitude for all they do to secure our border and keep Americans safe. I’m proud to join my colleagues in honoring these brave and effective officials on their 101st anniversary,” said Kennedy.

The senators’ resolution: 

  • Recognizes the 101st anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol on May 28, 2025.
  • Remembers the 163 agents and pilots who lost their lives in the performance of their duties.
  • Applauds the Border Patrol’s achievements and commends the men and women who have served in their ranks, as well as their family members.
  • Supports policies that improve Border Patrol agents’ working conditions, including increasing access to key technology and equipment needed to secure the border, and better the agency’s ability to recruit, hire and retain agents.

Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) also cosponsored the resolution. 

The full resolution is available here.

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