[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 15, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H4467]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY OF FORMER REPRESENTATIVE FRANK EVANS OF 
                                COLORADO

  (Mr. SALAZAR asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the entire Colorado 
delegation, I request a moment of silence today to pay tribute to a 
dedicated public servant from the State of Colorado.
  Former Congressman Frank Evans passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2010. 
Colorado and the city of the 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.
  The tremendous impact his leadership has had on our district can 
still be felt to this day. Congressman Evans was responsible for 
bringing in 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 Third District of 
Colorado. Never losing sight of issues 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.
  Our condolences go out to his family during this difficult time. He 
will be missed, but his memory will live on through all the lives he 
touched in western Colorado.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members will rise and observe a moment of 
silence.

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