Statement from Congresswoman Anna Eshoo on Plane Crash in East Palo Alto

February 18, 2009

Congresswoman Eshoo expresses her sympathies to Tesla onthe loss of their employees and hails the work of first responders

Washington, D.C.-Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Palo Alto) visitedthe site of yesterday's plane crash in East Palo Alto, meeting with NTSB, FAAand other local agency officials,  and was briefed about the ongoinginvestigation.  She worked with local officials and federal agencies torestore power to the City of Palo Alto. Rep. Eshoo released the following statement about the tragic crash:

"I'm deeply saddened by the passing of three brilliant andbeloved Tesla workers in yesterday's plane crash.  I join all of myconstituents and colleagues in expressing our deepest condolences to theircoworkers, friends and families."

"I pay tribute to all of the first responders who riskedtheir lives to help my constituents in need.  Specifically, I want toacknowledge the leadership of East Palo Alto Chief of Police Ron Davis theteams from San Mateo County and SantaClara Countyas well as the Red Cross for their assistance.  I also thank PG & Eand the City of Palo Alto for responding to oururgent requests to restore power throughout the City of Palo Alto especially for our local hospitalsand urgent care facilities that require power in order to sustain life."

"As I visited the neighborhood and met with my constituentsand officials, I learned first hand what each neighbor did for their neighborto save lives on the ground under extreme duress. It is nothing short of amiracle that no lives were lost on the ground."

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