Maine Border Communities Support Federal Employees during FurloughHoulton, Maine - - (January 29, 2019) - - Today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published the following information:
Acting Chief Patrol Agent Jason Schneider of U.S. Border Patrol’s Houlton Sector today recognized the local community for their support during the 35-day government shutdown. Border Patrol agents continued to work without pay for multiple weeks but their spirits were lifted by the outpouring of support from their neighbors and the greater community.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the largest federal employers in the State of Maine, with offices scattered throughout the state. Efforts to support furloughed employees ranged from turkey dinners hosted at local churches to gift card donations for purchasing food.
“The level of support we received from our communities is humbling,” said Houlton Sector Acting Chief Patrol Agent Jason Schneider. “To serve our country is an honor, delayed paycheck or not. But to see the level of support from our host communities was reassuring during a stressful time.”
Acting Chief Schneider voiced appreciation for the sentiment, “on behalf of the men and women of the Houlton Sector Border Patrol, thank you to all who offered assistance and supported us during the furlough.”
The United States Border Patrol maintains offices in the communities of Rangeley, Jackman, Van Buren, Fort Fairfield, Houlton, and Calais.
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