Note to the Press – State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's decision to deploy the Indiana National Guard to support the ongoing border security mission in Texas. Following the recent direct request from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Holcomb announced he will send 50 Hoosier guardsman to help the Texas National Guard during a 10-month deployment:
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 9, 2024) – "The growing crisis at our nation's southern border is the direct result of failed and irresponsible leadership coming out of Washington, D.C.. Now states are joining forces to do what the federal government won't – and that's addressing this national security threat. I fully support Governor Holcomb's decision to send our guardsmen to help provide some aid to Texas as they bear the brunt of this crisis. This is an issue that effects all of us, and I'm proud Indiana is moving forward to make a difference not just for Texans but for Hoosiers," said State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown).
"Texas should not have their hands tied when it comes to protecting its borders from the drugs and hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants coming into their local communities every month. I'm in full support of Governor Holcomb's decision to deploy our guardsmen to help Texans, who are on the front lines of this crisis. I pray for the safety of all our guard members and border enforcement as they work hard to address the chaos and lawlessness that the Biden Administration has welcomed into the United States," said State Rep. J. D. Prescott (R-Union City).
Click here for a link to the governor's release.
Background: In January, Rowray and Prescott signed onto a joint letter, along with many of their House colleagues, calling on Gov. Eric Holcomb to send Indiana guardsman to support the Texas border security mission. Click here for a copy of the letter.
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State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) represents House District 35,
which includes portions of Delaware and Madison counties.
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State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) represents House District 33,
which includes all of Blackford and Randolph counties, and portions of Delaware, Henry and Jay counties. Click here to download a high-resolution photo.
