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Message from Secretary Mayorkas on the 21st Anniversary of our Department and National Employee Appreciation Day

Release Date: March 1, 2024

Today is the 21st anniversary of our Department.  It is also, fittingly, National Employee Appreciation Day.

New challenges have arisen over the past 21 years, and the threat landscape has evolved.  To meet the moment and prepare for the future, you have modernized systems and processes, built new ones, and advanced our mission in every regard.

Thank you for everything you do.

Alejandro N. Mayorkas
Secretary of Homeland Security 

With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.

Last Updated: 03/01/2024
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