San Angelo Native Honored by Pfluger for Rescue Efforts During Floods

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) spoke on the House floor to honor two extraordinary Texas National Guard units that did not hesitate to jump into action on the morning of July 4th as floodwaters devastated parts of Central and West Texas.

"I rise today with immense pride to honor a San Angelo, Texas native, and Commander of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Jordan Boyd, as well as two extraordinary National Guard units, the 108th Assault Helicopter Battalion in Austin and the 149th General Support Helicopter Battalion in San Antonio. 

"These units are extraordinary. On the morning of July 4, as flood waters devastated Central and West Texas, these two units immediately jumped into action and have not stopped since then. Knowing many of the stranded were children, these crews pushed themselves to every imaginable limit, flying through adverse weather to reach Camp Mystic and the entire Guadalupe River. Their daring efforts saved 366 lives that day and reunited hundreds of families. 

"And I want to say thank you, not just to the pilots, but also to the maintainers, the support personnel, and all of the people in the Texas National Guard who have just shown immense heroism over the past few months. And can't say thank you enough for their heroic efforts."