; Whereas his awards include two Meritorious Honor Awards from the Department of State, the Certificate of Achievement from the State of Texas, and the Superior Civilian Service Medal, the Department of Defense’s third highest civilian honor; Whereas Raul L. Ortiz became the 25th Chief of the United States Border Patrol on August 15, 2021; Whereas in refusing to enforce the Nation’s laws, the Biden administration has created an unprecedented and historic crisis at our southern border; Whereas, since the beginning of 2021, there has been an overwhelming increase in the number of illegal immigrants crossing our southern border; and Whereas despite the challenges that this presented for each of the brave men and women that defend our borders, Raul Ortiz remained committed to carrying out the mission of USBP and upholding the rule of law: Now, therefore, be it