Friends,

 

As Indiana’s COVID-19 rates rise (positivity rates, hospitalizations, etc.), Hoosier leaders across our state are standing in support of Governor Holcomb’s statewide mask mandate.

 

Together, we’re all working hard to get Indiana back on track – and we want to keep it that way. By socially distancing, washing our hands, and wearing our masks when we go out, we can do what it takes to keep our state open!

 

“Governor, I want everyone in this state to know the President and I and our entire team fully support your leadership and the steps you’ve taken in Indiana to keep this state on the right track.” – Vice President Mike Pence

 

“We are very pleased to see that the executive order he signed today does not include a criminal penalty for non-compliance, and we will continue to provide input in our role as part of the legislative branch of state government." – Senate President Pro Tem Rod Bray

“Wearing face coverings inside public spaces or outside where social distancing is not possible protects yourself and those around you. With the importance of a safe return to school and to avoid moving ‘backwards’ in our efforts to get through this, I ask that we all comply with the Governors mandate” – Warsaw Mayor and AIM President Joe Thallemer

 

“Tough decisions are part of good leadership. I appreciate Gov. Holcomb taking the lead on mask mandates so that we can keep our businesses open, allow schools to open safely, and get Indiana Back on Track.” – Wabash Mayor Scott Long

 

“Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Eric Holcomb has led Indiana through this challenging time with a clear vision and a path to bring our state “Back on Track.” Despite our efforts, the Governor today found it in our best interests to mandate the wearing of masks. As the number of positive tests in our state, and more urgently to me, in our county, continue to rise, I support the Governor in taking this step and am urging residents of Huntingburg, Dubois County and Indiana to comply with the Governor’s order to “Hunker Down” and allow our schools to reopen and our businesses to continue to rebound from the effects of the pandemic.” – Huntingburg Mayor Denny Spinner

 

"We all recognize that difficult decisions are part of good leadership. As the Mayor of the City of Huntington, I support Gov. Holcomb’s difficult decision to implement a statewide mask-wearing mandate to fight the spread of COVID-19. While Huntington has been fortunate to avoid the higher COVID-19 infection rates other communities have experienced, I recognize that we could easily suffer the same fate.” – Huntington Mayor Richard Strick

 

“Governor Holcomb today announced a Mask Mandate for all Hoosiers beginning Monday, 7/27/2020, to address the escalating risks of COVID-19 across the State. I support the Governor’s action as it is the step that was under consideration here in Dubois County. Our county currently has the highest rate of COVID-19 per capita across the entire state. Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center and Dubois County Health Department have expressed the need to support mandatory masks due to recent trends in metrics. Today, we also recorded two additional deaths attributed to COVID-19. By following the Governor’s Executive Order, we can minimize risks in the future. Citizens of Jasper and Dubois County must be part of the solution as we wish to avoid another “stay-at-home” order or the ultimate consequence, loss of loved ones.” – Jasper Mayor Dean Vonderheide

 

“The Martin Administration stands in support of Governor Eric Holcomb's recent mask mandate. As leaders, we sometimes have to do what is unpopular in the name of public safety and for the greater good. I still believe we can get through these uncertain times if we all do our part and strive to work together, rather than against each other. #INThisTogether” – Logansport Mayor Chris Martin

 

“Indiana is where I met my wife, my 3 kids were born, and I became a doggy daddy. I’ve always supported governors doing what they can and what they feel is appropriate to promote health in their state. Kudos to Indiana for promoting - it will help schools safely reopen! I also appreciate the statement on enforcement- ‘The state will approach enforcement of the face covering requirement with an emphasis on education.’ If local authorities help people understand why they should do something and how they benefit, they are more likely to comply.” – U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams

 

"Our economy will not be on the full road to recovery until some certainty is brought to this uncontrolled pandemic. The wearing of masks is a proven strategy for enhancing our health – both physical & economic.” – Kevin Brinegar, Indiana Chamber of Commerce President & CEO

 

“Governor Holcomb is doing the right thing and we applaud his continued leadership. Now, it is up to each one of us to do our part to keep Indiana on track by masking up. Our efforts will determine whether students can successfully return to school, small business owners can restart, and that our family and neighbors can stay healthy.” – Rob McLin, Indiana Hospital Association Board President & President/CEO of Good Samaritan Hospital

 

“Front-line workers in Indiana's hospitals have put their lives at risk each and every day to care for patients and contain the spread of the virus. They will continue these efforts throughout the pandemic and beyond. In return, the least we can do is wear a mask, wash our hands, and social distance.” – Brian Tabor, Indiana Hospital Association President

 

“The Indiana State Medical Association applauds Gov. Holcomb’s courageous leadership to require face masks for all Hoosiers throughout the state. This mandate is a necessary step to reverse the rising trend of COVID-19 and protect Indiana’s health care system from further strain. Face masks are a proven and effective tool to prevent transmission of the coronavirus and will allow Hoosiers to more safely visit their doctors for the preventive and ongoing care needed to stay healthy.” – Dr. Lisa Hatcher, President of the Indiana State Medical Association

 

"We appreciate Gov. Eric Holcomb's action and other efforts to keep people safe and to help reduce the impact of COVID-19 in Indiana. The science is clear that masks reduce the spread of COVID-19, and that’s why we require masks at our facilities around the world. We support all global efforts to increase safety as we continue to combat the virus.” – Tom Linebarger, Chairman and CEO, Cummins

 

You can read the entire mask order here. Together, we can all do our part to keep our fellow Hoosiers healthy and keep our state open!

 

-Your Holcomb Crew