Note to the Press – State Reps. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) and Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) issued the following statements 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) – "Every state should be concerned over the massive influx of illegal immigrants crossing the border reaching an all-time high. We need to know who and what is coming into our country, and that's simply not happening due to failed policy and leadership in Washington, D.C. I'm encouraged to see Indiana stand with Texas to help stave off the number of illegal border crossings and drug coming into our country," said State Rep. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon).
"Inaction from the Biden Administration has amplified the number of illegal border crossings, which bring inherent risks ranging from national security issues to humanitarian concerns. I'm in full support of Governor Holcomb calling on Indiana National Guard members to join Texas and other states to help lead where the federal government has failed," said State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville).
Click here for a link to the governor's release.
Background: In January, State Reps. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) and Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) 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. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) represents House District 55, which includes
all of Fayette, Franklin and Union counties, and portions of Decatur, Ripley and Rush counties.
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State Rep. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) represents House District 67,
which includes portions of Decatur, Jefferson, Jennings and Ripley counties.
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