“Today’s Border Patrol station renaming ceremony is a testament to the selfless service and dedication that Agent Donna Doss was known for and ensures her memory will live on to inspire those who walk through these doors.”
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – (ROCKSPRINGS, TX) – Representatives Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and Jodey Arrington (TX-19), and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) on Friday celebrated the official renaming of the Rocksprings Border Patrol Station as “the Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station”.
“Agent Doss embodied a life of public service and commitment to her community,” said Congressman Gonzales. “I am honored to have been able to commemorate her legacy today, not only for Agent Doss, but for every agent who has lost their life in the line of duty.”
“Each day, law enforcement officers and their families make courageous sacrifices to protect Texas communities and our nation,” said Senator Cornyn. “Today’s Border Patrol station renaming ceremony is a testament to the selfless service and dedication that Agent Donna Doss was known for and ensures her memory will live on to inspire those who walk through these doors.”
“Donna Doss served our country as a Border Patrol Agent for 16 years and was killed in the line of duty in 2019. Few people in their lifetime will earn the title of hero – Donna Doss unequivocally did, and she deserves to be honored as such. I am enormously grateful for the border patrol and law enforcement across the country who risk their lives everyday working on the front lines. Today’s renaming ceremony is a celebration of Donna Doss’ life and recognition of her service to our country.” said Congressman Arrington.
Background:
Agent Doss had served more than 15 years in the Border Patrol when she was killed in the line of duty on February 2, 2019, after she was struck by a vehicle in Tye, Texas. Sen. Cornyn honored Agent Doss on the Senate floor following her tragic death in February 2019 and first introduced this bill in September 2020.
On May 5, 2022, the Donna M. Doss Memorial Act, led by Representatives Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and Jodey Arrington (TX-19), and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), was signed into law.
