88R32995 CJM-D By: Morales of Maverick H.R. No. 2494 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Norman Gonzalez of Eagle Pass retired from the United States Border Patrol on February 28, 2023, drawing to a close an exemplary career with the agency that spanned 26 years; and WHEREAS, A native of Harlingen, Mr. Gonzalez served as a member of the U.S. Air Force Security Police from 1991 to 1995; he went on to join the U.S. Border Patrol on February 4, 1997, and over the course of his tenure, he served as a K9 handler and a member of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force; in addition, he was involved in remote monitoring surveillance; he holds all-terrain vehicle and drone certifications; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Gonzalez enjoys the love and support of his wife, AnilĂș, and he takes great pride in his children, Alek, Milla, Soleil, and Sasha; and WHEREAS, Norman Gonzalez's dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the mission of the U.S. Border Patrol have greatly benefited his fellow citizens and earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Norman Gonzalez on his retirement from the United States Border Patrol and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.