Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives denouncing an attack that occurred on July 7th at the Border Patrol annex facility in McAllen, Texas. The resolution addresses violence against law enforcement and first responders.
“My heart is with Border Patrol agents and police officers following the attack on the McAllen Border Patrol annex facility. This resolution stands as a reminder that violence against law enforcement and first responders will never be tolerated. I am proud to lead this effort in honor of the brave men and women who put themselves in harms way and save lives,” stated Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz.
The resolution has gained support from 41 original co-sponsors, including Reps. Randy Weber (TX-14), Mike Flood (NE-01), Tony Gonzales (TX-23), Pete Sessions (TX-17), Clay Higgins (LA-03), Michael Guest (MS-03), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Erin Houchin (IN-09), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Pat Fallon (TX-04), Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Mike Simpson (ID-02), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Lance Gooden (TX-05), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Dan Meuser (PA-09), Keith Self(TX -03 ), Brandon Gill(TX -26 ), Celeste Maloy(UT -02 ), Marjorie Taylor Greene(GA -14 ), John McGuire(VA -05 ), Abraham Hamadeh(AZ -08 ), Brian Babin(TX -36 ), Dan Crenshaw(TX -02 ), Claudia Tenney(NY -24 ), Nathaniel Moran(TX -01 ), Gabe Evans(CO -08 ), Greg Steube(FL -17 ), Michael Rulli(OH -06 ), John Carter(TX -31 ) , Wesley Hunt(TX –38 ) , Don Bacon(NE –02 ) , Aaron Bean(FL –04 ) , Jen Kiggans(VA –02 ) , and Brad Finstad(MN –01 ).
On July 7th, an active shooter opened fire at the McAllen Border Patrol annex facility, resulting in three injuries. Among those injured was Officer Ismael Garcia of the McAllen Police Department, who suffered a knee injury during the incident. Congresswoman De La Cruz visited Officer Garcia last week during his recovery.
