Mark Messmer, Indiana U.S. House Representative from the 8th District | https://shreve.house.gov/
Mark Messmer, Indiana U.S. House Representative from the 8th District | https://shreve.house.gov/
Congressman Mark Messmer, who represents Indiana's 8th congressional district, posted a series of messages on September 17, 2025, highlighting both national and local issues. His tweets covered the anniversary of the United States Constitution and federal funding for a new recreational park in Newberry.
In his first post of the day, Messmer recognized Constitution Day by stating: "Happy Birthday to our United States Constitution, the genius document our Founding Fathers left us to protect our freedoms!" (September 17, 2025).
Later that afternoon, he shared news about federal support for a community project: "Every day in Congress, I am fighting to make #IN08 a healthier and more beautiful place to live. Excited to announce @Interior has awarded $2 million to @INdnrnews to build an amazing recreational park for Hoosier families in Newberry, near @NAVSEACrane!" (September 17, 2025).
Messmer also posted a brief message featuring American flag emojis: "" (September 17, 2025).
The announcement regarding the $2 million grant aligns with ongoing efforts by federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of the Interior to support outdoor recreation infrastructure across states. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is expected to oversee development of the new park in Newberry. Congressman Messmer’s social media posts reflect his continued focus on celebrating national heritage and advocating for resources benefiting constituents in Indiana’s 8th district.