[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2184]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE LANE EVANS, MEMBER OF CONGRESS

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                               speech of

                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 7, 2006

  Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor a dear friend and 
colleague, Congressman Lane Evans.
  I've gotten to know Lane through our work as co-chairs of the 
Congressional Working Group on Parkinson's Disease. He is a deeply 
dedicated, kind, and courageous person who I admire and who I will 
truly miss.
  For the past 24 years, Congressman Evans has been a champion of 
veterans and Parkinson's issues on Capitol Hill and a great friend to 
both communities. Earlier this week, I was proud to see a bill passed 
that included a program, Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and 
Clinical Centers, PADRECCs, conceived and created by Lane. By working 
with the former and current VA Administration, Representative Evans 
helped to establish these Centers that serve American veterans battling 
Parkinson's disease.
  As a former Marine, Ranking Member on the VA Committee, and person 
battling Parkinson's disease, Representative Lane Evans has a strong 
sense of mission about providing the highest standards of care for both 
constituencies. Though I am sad to see Lane go, I am encouraged by his 
commitment to help others and make a difference in people's lives. I 
hope to continue his legacy while working with the Working Group on 
Parkinson's Disease to find a cure for this terrible disease.
  This body is losing a true patriot, but we can all agree, Lane, that 
we are proud to know you, proud to have served with you, and are proud 
to honor you today.

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