Congressman Jefferson Shreve invites Lt. Quarcelino to State of Union; tours local recycling facility

Jefferson Shreve. Indiana U.S. House Representative from the 6th District
Jefferson Shreve. Indiana U.S. House Representative from the 6th District
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Congressman Jefferson Shreve, who represents Indiana in the U.S. House of Representatives, posted several updates on February 24, 2026, highlighting both his invitation to a National Guard officer for the State of the Union and his engagement with industry leaders in plastics recycling.

In a post at 14:18 UTC, Shreve announced, “I’m honored to invite First Lieutenant Kathryn Quarcelino of our Indiana National Guard out of Camp Atterbury to join me at the State of the Union. From enlisting as a combat engineer to leading soldiers in Indiana and in our nation’s capital, Kathryn represents the very best of”.

Later that evening at 23:02 UTC, he reiterated his recognition for Quarcelino’s service: “It’s a privilege to be joined tonight by First Lieutenant Katy Quarcelino of our Indiana National Guard out of Camp Atterbury. She’s here in D.C. on Guard duty — and her steady service reflects the best of Indiana. Heading into the State of the Union focused on: secure border,”.

Earlier that day at 18:00 UTC, Shreve discussed recent meetings with business leaders involved in plastics recycling: “Met with @NOVAChemicals CEO Roger Kearns earlier this month in D.C. Last week, I toured their Connersville post-consumer plastics recycling facility — #SYNDIGO1 — along with @Novolex . What stood out is the scale of the investment. They’re not only recycling plastics — they’ve”.

The posts highlight Congressman Shreve’s engagement both with military personnel from Indiana and industry efforts related to sustainability and recycling within his district. The mention of Camp Atterbury refers to an important training base for the Indiana National Guard, while NOVA Chemicals and Novolex are companies operating significant recycling initiatives in Connersville.



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