Note to the Press – State Reps. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) and Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) 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 guardsmen to help the Texas National Guard during a 10-month deployment:
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 9, 2024) – "Our U.S. southern border is enduring the highest flow of illegal immigrants on record, and the Biden Administration is failing its basic duty to secure it. This is an emergency affecting our entire country and cannot be ignored. Sending Hoosier guardsmen to Texas is critical to securing the border and reducing the flood of deadly drugs and other dangerous individuals," said State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville).
"The governor's decision to call up members of the Indiana National Guard to help Texas rightfully defend and protect itself is welcome and encouraging news, especially as they face record high illegal border crossings. The Hoosier state has a history of stepping up to help others whether it's in the wake of a natural disaster or other tragedy, and now our friends to the south are on the front lines of a humanitarian and national security crisis. The failed policies and leadership of the Biden Administration are directly impacting Americans and will for many years to come," said State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon).
Click here for a link to the governor's release.
Background: In January, State Reps. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) and Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) signed onto a joint letter, along with many of their House colleagues, calling on Gov. Eric Holcomb to send Indiana guardsmen to support the Texas border security mission. Click here for a copy of the letter.
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State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) represents House District 57,
which includes portions of Hendricks, Johnson and Morgan counties.
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State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) represents House District 40,
which includes a portion of Hendricks County.
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