WHEREAS, United States Border Patrol Agent Robert W. Rosas Jr. was born and raised in El Centro, California, and was often referred to as the “Mayor of El Centro” because of his popularity and friendly, witty demeanor; and

WHEREAS, Agent Rosas graduated from Central Union High School in 1997 where he met his future wife, Rosalie; and

WHEREAS, Prior to becoming a United States Border Patrol Agent, Agent Rosas worked as a correctional officer for six years at Centinela State Prison, in addition to serving two years as a reserve police officer for the El Centro Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Agent Rosas began his career with the United States Border Patrol on May 22, 2006, as a member of the 621st Session of the Border Patrol Academy. Around his fellow agents at the Campo Station, Agent Rosas was known for his enthusiasm and sound work ethic in carrying out his sworn duties. His leadership skills were also evident through his efforts in organizing and managing the station’s softball team; and

WHEREAS, On July 23, 2009, Agent Rosas was working near the United States-Mexico international border near Campo, California, and was responding to suspected illegal cross-border activity when fellow agents heard multiple gun shots. After a brief search, Agent Rosas was found lying on the ground, mortally wounded; and

WHEREAS, Agent Rosas was 30 years old at the time of his death and left behind his wife, their two young children, Robert Mathew and Kayla Alyssa, his brother, two sisters, and his stepfather; now, therefore, be it