Note to the Press – State Reps. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) and Chris May (R-Bedford) 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) – "Illegal immigration is not just a Texas problem, but an issue that concerns every state's right to sovereignty and safety. Indiana has a strong track record of helping the Lone Star State secure the southern border, and now is the time to act. I pray for the well-being of these Hoosiers as they prepare to join Texas' effort to bolster our nation's security," said State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour).
"It's incredibly frustrating to see the humanitarian and national security crisis that's playing out along our nation's southern border. The Biden Administration's outright failure to respond is simply unacceptable. Governor Holcomb made the right decision in sending Hoosier guardsmen to join Texas' effort to defend and protect itself. The Indiana National Guard deserves our support and prayers during this critical mission," said State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford).
Click here for a link to the governor's release.
Background: State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) recently traveled to Texas to hand deliver a letter of support to the office of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for taking action to secure the border between the United States and Mexico. While there, Lucas visited Eagle Pass, which is on the border and just east of the Rio Grande River, where Texas National Guard members are deployed to stem the tide of illegal border crossings. In January, Lucas and State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) 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. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) represents House District 69,
which includes portions of Bartholomew, Jackson, Scott and Washington counties.
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State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) represents House District 65,
which includes all of Lawrence County, and portions of Jackson, Orange and Washington counties.
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