[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 121 (Friday, September 5, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1727]
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                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO FRANK EVANS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 5, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress and 
this nation today to pay tribute to a great American and a former 
United States Representative for Colorado's Third District. Frank Evans 
of Beulah, Colorado will celebrate his eightieth birthday this 
Saturday, and I am pleased to join with my colleagues in wishing him 
well on this momentous occasion.
  Frank was born in Pueblo back in 1923 and has lived a life devoted to 
serving others. Frank first answered the call to service when he 
bravely fought to uphold the cause of freedom as a Navy patrol pilot 
during World War II. After returning home, he practiced law in his 
native Pueblo. Drawn to a life of public service, Frank served in the 
Colorado State Legislature for four years and then went on to represent 
the Third Congressional District of the great State of Colorado in this 
prestigious body. Frank selflessly served the constituents of my 
district for fourteen years before choosing to leave the Congress. All 
told, Frank spent eighteen years faithfully representing his fellow 
citizens of the State of Colorado.
  Mr. Speaker, as Frank Evans prepares to celebrate his eightieth 
birthday, I am privileged to pay tribute to his remarkable life and 
numerous accomplishments. Frank dedicated many years of service to his 
friends and neighbors in Colorado. In both the Colorado State 
Legislature and in this body of Congress, Frank diligently served to 
meet the needs of his constituents. I am honored to join with my 
colleagues today in wishing Frank a happy birthday and many more great 
years ahead.

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