[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 87 (Thursday, June 10, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1065-E1066]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO FORMER CONGRESSMAN FRANK EVANS

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                          HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 10, 2010

  Mr. SALAZAR. Madam Speaker, I wish to pay tribute to a dedicated 
public servant from the State of Colorado.
  Former Congressman Frank Evans passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2010.

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  Colorado and the city of Pueblo have lost a tremendously respected 
leader.
  Congressman Evans led a remarkable life.
  A Pueblo native, Congressman Evans served in the Navy, flying planes 
in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
  He returned to Colorado to get his law degree from the University of 
Denver, before being elected to represent Pueblo in the State Assembly 
in 1960.
  Named ``Outstanding Freshman of the Year,'' his colleagues and 
constituents alike were inspired by his dedication to public service.
  From 1964-1978, the Congressman represented Colorado's third district 
in the U.S. House of Representatives, the seat in which I currently 
serve.
  The tremendous impact his leadership has had on our district can 
still be felt to this day.
  Congressman Evans was responsible for bringing the Government 
Printing Office Distribution Center to Pueblo, and he was the 
mastermind behind the popular Payment in Lieu of Taxes program that has 
brought federal dollars for federal lands to states like ours.
  When serving in Congress, Congressman Evans was a fervent advocate 
for the people and Western way of life in the 3rd district of Colorado.
  Never losing sight of issues that were important to Coloradans, he 
was also a true gentleman.
  In the often contentious atmosphere of today's politics, Congressman 
Evans was an example to those of us who strive to serve the public.
  His close friend said of him ``That was Frank. Always a gentleman. He 
wanted the facts. He wouldn't go after somebody just for partisan 
reasons.''
  Congressman Evans never forgot where he came from, and he lived to 
serve others so that they could have a brighter future.
  I am proud to serve in his former seat, and grateful for his legacy.
  My condolences go out to his family during this difficult time.
  He will be missed but his memory will live on through all of the 
lives that he touched in western Colorado.

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