On the recordSeptember 11, 2019
It is with great sadness that I rise today to recognize an unimaginable tragedy that occurred in my district last month. On August 2, three women from the same family died when a coastal bluff at Grandview Beach in Encinitas collapsed on top of them: Julie Davis, Annie Clave, and Elizabeth Charles. They were enjoying a day at the beach with family and friends celebrating Elizabeth's triumph over breast cancer. Suddenly, all three were lost. There is a lot that I would like to say about the government's responsibility to help prevent similar tragedies in the future, but, instead, I want to use this moment to recognize the extraordinary life that all three of these women brought into this world. I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Pat Davis, who lost his wife, one of his daughters, and his sister-in-law on that day. Today, Dr. Davis is committed to ensuring that no one else experiences the same kind of loss that he has. He has called for action from local, State, and Federal officials to prevent future bluff collapses, and we stand together in these efforts. He is truly an inspiration. Please take a moment to think of Julie, Annie, and Elizabeth. May they rest in peace. ____________________
