Connolly, Beyer Urge Gov. Youngkin to End Participation in Operation Lone Star
August 02, 2023
August 02, 2023
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release and letter on Aug. 1, 2023:
Today, U.S. Representatives Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D-VA),wrote to Governor Glenn Youngkin urging him to end Virginia's participation in Texas Governor Abbott's failed and inhumane Operation Lone Star. On May 31st, Youngkin signed Executive Director Four, deploying 100 Virginia National Guard soldiers and 21 supporting personnel to Texas for 30 days . . .
Today, U.S. Representatives Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D-VA),wrote to Governor Glenn Youngkin urging him to end Virginia's participation in Texas Governor Abbott's failed and inhumane Operation Lone Star. On May 31st, Youngkin signed Executive Director Four, deploying 100 Virginia National Guard soldiers and 21 supporting personnel to Texas for 30 days . . .