WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) on Tuesday spoke on the House floor to honor retiring CBP Del Rio Sector Chief, Austin Skero. Chief Skero is retiring from a 30-year career in law enforcement at the end of July. He has served 26 years with border patrol, beginning his career in 1995 in the Rio Grande Valley Sector. Chief Skero has received several awards and commendations while with border patrol, including border patrol’s highest award for heroism, the Newton-Azrak Award.

Watch the full speech here.

 

“While we will miss Chief Skero’s direction and guidance, I know his retirement is more than well earned,” said Congressman Gonzales in his speech. “Chief Skero has lived a life driven by service to our community. The Del Rio border sector, our border communities, Texas and our country are safer because of his leadership and work at the southern border.”