[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 65 (Thursday, April 30, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H5002]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF EVA A. VALENTINE

  (Mr. HARE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. HARE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service 
of Ms. Eva A. Valentine of Rock Island, Illinois. On March 27, 2009, 
Eva passed away at the age of 87, surrounded by loving family, friends 
and neighbors.
  Eva was a devoted mother, wife, and was an active member of the Rock 
Island community. She participated in the American Legion Post 246 
Auxiliary and the Moline Croatian Crest Club. She also devoted many 
hours to St. Mary's Catholic Church and to the Altar Society.
  I had the pleasure of knowing Eva as the mother of my friend, Wayne 
Valentine. I have many fond memories of Eva as Wayne and I grew up 
together. She was a reliable source of support, and she helped me 
become the person that I am today. I owe Eva my thanks and my 
gratitude.
  Eva will be dearly missed by her husband, John, by her son, Wayne, by 
numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and by the Rock Island community. As 
we celebrate and remember her long life, we are reminded of the 
important influence Eva was and will continue to be in our lives.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in honoring the 
life of Ms. Eva A. Valentine.

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