Senator Lois Kolkhorst's Emotional Response to Camp Mystic Tragedy

Acknowledging the Tragedy

• 💔 Senator Lois Kolkhorst expresses the profound impact of hearing the stories of parents whose children died at Camp Mystic.
• 💬 She shares her chief of staff's sentiment, "I can't unhear their stories," emphasizing the lasting impression of the tragedy.

Promises of Change

• 🤝 Kolkhorst, along with other senators and House colleagues, met with affected families to discuss the incident.
• 🗣️ She assures the families that their voices are being heard and that the tragedy will lead to changes to prevent future harm.
• 🏛️ Discussions involved improving communication between state and local levels, with a commitment to taking over responsibilities where necessary.

Remembering Virginia

• 😢 Kolkhorst recalls a plea from a parent, "Help me, Lois. Help me. Just bring Virginia home."
• ✅ Gratitude is expressed to everyone involved in finding Virginia and to the families for sharing their stories.

Future Safeguards

• 🔒 The senator notes the importance of establishing meaningful and enforceable safeguards for camps.
• ⚖️ She believes progress is being made towards ensuring that camps can be both fun and safe environments.