special events

FOBP National Border Security Conference & Luncheon

FOBP held our National Border Security Conference & Luncheon honoring Judge Ted Poe, Member of Congress. We have provided photos of the January 20, 2007 event below, which was held in San Diego, CA.

Congressman Poe was presented this inaugural award for his outspokenness on border security and illegal immigration, his support of law enforcement and his leading efforts to exonerate and pardon convicted El Paso Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean. When FOBP learns new but verifiable information, Mr. Poe responds immediately.

"I am proud to receive this award," said Congressman Poe. "One of my priorities in Congress has been to draw attention to the lawlessness on the border and the fight our border agents and border sheriffs fight each and every day. We must keep attention on our borders and on our nation's lack of a realistic border protection policy. It's chaos when our government seems to be more concerned about illegals and drug dealers than they are about America and Americans."

On behalf of our Board of Directors I want to thank Judge Ted Poe, Member of Congress, as well as San Diego Congressman Brian Bilbray, State Assemblyman Joel Anderson, and the many representatives of San Diego's elected community and law enforcement for their attendence. On a personal note, I want to thank Chief Patrol Agent Bill King, USBP Retired, for allowing us to honor his leadership and service to our nation in naming our award to a law enforcement representative after him.

Additionally, FOBP also honored the USBP's San Diego Sector as our Sector of the Year Award recipient, and recently retired Assistant Chief Patrol Agent Ken Wilson who was being honored with the Chief Patrol Agent Bill King Leadership Award. Representatives from SDC and A-Chief Wilson were unable to attend.

Event Photos

FOBP Chairman Andy Ramirez discusses awards with guests.

Andy Ramirez presents our 2006 Border Defender of the Year Award to Judge Ted Poe, Member of Congress, accompanied by Congressman Brian Bilbray.

Close up picture of FOBP's awards to be presented.

Chief Patrol Agent Bill King, USBP Retired talking about "Legacy Border Patrol and 86 Amnesty."

Congressman Ted Poe discusses border security with luncheon guests.

Congressman Brian Bilbray speaks on local border issues.

FOBP Vice-Chairman Glynn Custred discusses enforcement & legal defense fund.

Former BP Agent Scott James and FOBP board member talks about the new patrol and his experiences in the field.

Congressman Poe with FOBP.

Congressman Poe reviews US-Mexico border near Tijuana.