[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2226-E2227]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CONGRESSMAN LANE EVANS

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                               speech of

                           HON. RAHM EMANUEL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 7, 2006

  Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor my friend and colleague, 
Congressman Lane Evans, for his service in the House of Representatives 
and his dedication to the people of the 17th district of Illinois and 
veterans around the nation.
  Congressman Evans has served honorably in this chamber for eleven 
terms, and leaves

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with a long record of unwavering advocacy for his constituency and the 
welfare of the American public.
  Throughout his tenure, Congressman Evans has been a staunch supporter 
of our Nation's servicemen and women, serving on the House Veterans' 
Affairs Committee since 1983. His ten years as ranking member have 
earned him the admiration and respect of every major veteran service 
organization.
  A former Marine, Congressman Evans is acutely aware to the needs of 
our men and women in uniform, and has advanced several important pieces 
of legislation which provide our servicemen and women with the proper 
care they are due.
  Acting as one of the strongest voices for Desert Storm veterans, 
Congressman Evans succeeded in raising awareness of the important 
specialized treatment returning veterans required, and ultimately 
enabled them to receive this life-saving care.
  Congressman Evans has also provided dedicated service to the troops 
currently serving our Nation in harms way, providing vigorous oversight 
of our military's spending and readiness as a member of the House Armed 
Services Committee.
  Mr. Speaker, Lane Evans has provided twenty four years of steadfast 
and honorable service to this great Nation, and I am proud to call him 
my colleague and friend. I would like to thank him for his career of 
service, and wish him the very best in all of his future endeavors.

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