My Visit to Van
Today I visited Van, the East Texas town that suffered extensive damage as a result of a May 10, 2015 tornado. I stopped by Van Middle School, where I met with school officials, teachers and students affected by the tornado before touring Van Intermediate School, which sustained heavy damage as a result of the tornado and is closed for the remainder of the school year.
Following the school visits, I received a briefing from local and state officials regarding ongoing recovery efforts.
Even among this tremendous devastation, I remain amazed and inspired by the resilience and strength of the Van community. Many in Van lost everything, but I have no doubt they will reemerge even stronger than before. I am heartened to see so many Texans from across the state respond to this tragedy with their help and support. The State of Texas will continue to provide assistance and relief for Van and all those across the state affected by the recent severe weather, and Governor Abbott and I continue to pray for a quick recovery.
