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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation to rename a post office in McAllen, Texas, in honor of Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

This critical legislation is co-sponsored by Reps. Brian Babin (R-TX), Roger Williams (R-TX), John Carter (R-TX), Michael McCaul (R-TX), Keith Self (R-TX), Ronny Jackson (R-TX), August Pfluger (R-TX), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Nathaniel Moran (R-TX), Randy Weber (R-TX), Tony Gonzales (R-TX), Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Troy Nehls (R-TX), Pat Fallon (R-TX), Pete Sessions (R-TX), Brandon Gill (R-TX), Michael Cloud (R-TX), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), and Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX).
 
"Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez gave his life to protect our community and is remembered as an American hero. It is a privilege to introduce legislation to designate a Post Office in McAllen, Texas, in his honor. U.S. Border Patrol Agents go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure our border and our communities are safe, and we are forever grateful for their sacrifice and service.” - Congresswoman De La Cruz

 

“Agent Gonzalez selflessly made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country, and his commitment to ensuring public safety for more than a decade should be remembered for generations to come. Our hearts are with Agent Gonzalez’s family and friends as they continue to mourn, and I urge my colleagues in the House and Senate to join me in honoring his legacy of service to our nation by sending this legislation to the President’s desk.” - Senator John Cornyn

 

“I’m proud to support the renaming of the McAllen United States Postal Service to the Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office. The renamed post office will serve as a reminder for years to come of the ultimate sacrifice made by Agent Gonzalez and of others like him in the line of duty. This postal office will not only honor Agent Gonzalez, but will also serve as a reminder of the importance of upholding our responsibility to securing our border to protect the lives of our Customs and Border Patrol agents.” - Senator Ted Cruz

 

Background:

Border Patrol Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. tragically died in the line of duty from injuries sustained during an ATV crash on December 7^th, 2022. This legislation will designate the post office located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas in honor of Agent Gonzalez.