January 21, 2022

Dear Friend,

It is an honor to be awarded an A+ on the Susan B. Anthony List National Pro-Life Scorecard in recognition of my work to defend the lives of unborn children. I will continue to do everything in my power to protect the sanctity of life. On December 1, 2021, I joined Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch on the steps of the United States Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., in support of historic legislation passed by the Mississippi Legislature in 2018 that restricts abortions after 15 weeks. Following our remarks, U.S. Supreme Court Justices heard oral arguments from General Fitch's legal team on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization to determine whether states should have the authority to restrict abortions. Click here to watch my speech.

Last week, the family of Private First Class (PFC) Jimmy Rowland gathered for the funeral of this Mississippi Hero in Baldwyn. It was an honor to participate in the service to recognize the service and sacrifice of PFC Rowland. He was one of thirteen children raised by Bob and Josephine Frances Heavner Rowland. 

On December 15, 1948, PFC Rowland enlisted in the U.S. Army. In July 1950, while serving in the Korean War, PFC Rowland was reported Missing in Action. In 1951, four sets of remains were recovered, but only three could be identified. For so many years, the family waited for any news of his whereabouts. After 71 years not knowing what happened to their long-lost relative, PFC Rowland's remains were identified using DNA technology. 

PFC Rowland's family was presented with medals that he earned and deserved, including the Purple Heart. PFC Rowland's service and sacrifice will always be remembered. To watch an excerpt of a story that aired on WCBI TV, please click on the link. (Photo courtesy: Jason Collum/The Baldwyn News)

Last week, I provided an update from Washington, D.C., on SuperTalk Mississippi's MidDays with Gerard Gibert. To watch the interview, please click on the link. 

Welcome to Captain Lauren Emmi, who is serving as the Defense Fellow in our Washington, D.C., office. In 2012, She commissioned as a Military Intelligence officer in the U.S. Army through Georgetown University's ROTC program after graduating with a dual Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Middle Eastern Studies. Lauren has served extensively in joint intelligence and special operations assignments. She will be working closely with our defense policy team to help achieve strategic goals on behalf of our men and women in uniform and their families.

Congratulations to Louisville High School student Antrevious Hunt! The 11th grader is the winner of the First Congressional District's 2021 The Congressional App Challenge. He developed an app called "Cyberbullying." The user navigates the app to learn about problems associated with cyberbullying and how to prevent it. I am proud of the hard work and commitment Antrevious has demonstrated to educate his fellow students. The CAC is a tremendous program that encourages young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. To learn more about the program, contact Melinda Whited at (662) 687-1525.

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