Mrvan, Prince Statements on Mass Vaccination Site in Gary

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan and City of Gary Mayor Jerome Prince released the statements below following the announcement of a mass vaccination site in the City of Gary by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of Indiana.

Congressman Mrvan stated, “This is outstanding news for the City of Gary and our fight to defeat this health pandemic and revitalize our regional economy.  I am grateful to the Biden/Harris Administration and Governor Holcomb for recognizing the value of leading COVID-19 vaccination efforts at Roosevelt High School and through mobile units that will assist those with transportation limitations.  I also commend Mayor Prince for his leadership and the confidence he enabled in federal and state administrations to locate a FEMA vaccination site in the City of Gary.  I will continue to do all I can to support efforts to get shots in arms and promote the health and vitality of our region.”

Mayor Prince stated, "We're excited by the prospect of working with Congressman Frank J. Mrvan to bring this generous vaccination program to the City of Gary. This will be a game-changer as we continue to fight this historic pandemic.  We thank Congressman Mrvan, the State of Indiana, our federal partners and the Gary Community School Corp, which is generously providing space at the historic Roosevelt High School, for joining us in our campaign to defeat this public health crisis."

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