John,
It is with a heavy heart that I send this email.
This afternoon Congresswoman Jacki Walorski and two members of her team, Zach Potts and Emma Thompson, were killed in a tragic car accident in northern Indiana.
Looking back on the life of Congresswoman Walorski, one key theme that continuously pops up is that of service. In her years representing the people of northern Indiana as both a state representative and member of Congress, she built a legacy of selfless service. It was a privilege of mine to work alongside her, as I have never met a more fierce or effective fighter for what she believed in.
As many of you know, in his "free time," Zach was a key member of the Indiana Republican State Committee. He spent his entire adult career in service to the St. Joseph County Republican Party, the Indiana Republican Party, and the people of Indiana's Second Congressional District. Zach was a friend and colleague, and I will miss him dearly.
It takes an incredible team to work and stand beside an effective elected official like Congresswoman Walorski. There were no better examples than Zach and Emma, who served not only her, but their district, state, and country.
I ask all Hoosiers to please join me in praying for the families of each of the victims of this tragic accident as we mourn these difficult losses.
Sincerely,
