HIGDON ISSUE STATEMENT UPON THE

SAFE DEPARTURE OF CONSTITUENTS FROM ISRAEL

FRANKFORT, KY (October 11, 2023) — The following is a statement from Senator Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, upon news that Bardstown and Nelson County constituents have safely returned to Kentucky—or are en route—from Israel amid Hamas attacks:

“Representatives Massaroni, Judge Hutchins, Mayor Heaton and I are relieved and thankful to report that all our constituents who were visiting Israel have safely returned home or are en route.

“We want to thank the many Nelson County residents who reached out, expressed concern, and prayed for the group. Nelson County is a resilient and unified community.

“We each sincerely thank Leader McConnell, Senator Paul, Congressman Guthrie, and Congressman Massie, who—in close collaboration with the Pentagon, the United States Embassy and other authorities—worked tirelessly to ensure our constituents were brought home.”

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On Sunday, Bardstown Mayor Richard Heaton’s Office released a statement on behalf of Higdon’s office following communication among local, state and federal delegates concerning 29 Nelson County residents on a Holy Land tour amid Hamas attacks on Israel. The Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral parishioners were granted emergency visas through the US State Department and the Pentagon to depart Jerusalem safely.

Click here to find previous coverage from Spectrum News.

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Senator Jimmy Higdon represents Kentucky’s 14th Senate District, which includes Bardstown and Nelson County.