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First Laredo Border Patrol B-day Ball


Story Updated: May 28, 2011 )

As part of the U.S. Border Patrol celebrations here locally they marked the milestone in grand style with the first ever birthday ball.

Everyone in attendance at the Paseo Real wore their best evening attire.

Besides a dinner and dance the event featured the rich history of the Border Patrol.

Those in attendance at the ball learned about the Border Patrol's present and past . The agency was established back on May 28th of 1924.

Traditional ceremonies were held including cutting of the cake and the passing of the spurs.

Agents expressed pride in being part of the patrol which safeguards our nation's borders.

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