SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 29, 2019) — In response to Personal PAC President and CEO Terry Cosgrove’s comment during a recent press-conference that Assistant House Republican Leader Avery Bourne was used as a “prop” during the abortion-bill debate on Tuesday, the women of the House Republican Caucus have issued this joint statement.
“At a time when Democrats talk about the importance of empowering women and acknowledging their value in leadership roles, Terry Cosgrove’s efforts to degrade Assistant Leader Avery Bourne’s importance as a spokesperson for our caucus is indefensible. Avery is one of our caucus’ most outspoken advocates on the protection of unborn life, and any attempts to diminish the credibility of her voice is appalling.
Representative Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro)
Rep Amy Grant (R-Wheaton)
Rep Norine Hammond (R-Macomb)
Rep Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst)
Rep Tony McCombie (R-Havanna)
Rep Margo McDermed (R-Mokena)
Rep Lindsey Parkhurst (R-Kankakee)
