[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 130 (Thursday, September 10, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1254]
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               HONORING THE LIFE OF EDWIN GREEN LANE III

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 10, 2015

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the life of a public 
servant from Kentucky's Sixth District, Edwin ``Ed'' Green Lane III. 
Mr. Lane was a successful business owner, a member of Lexington's city 
council, a philanthropist, and a leader in the community.
  Ed Lane founded Lane Consultants in 1981, a commercial real estate 
brokerage based in Lexington. Later he added Lane Communications Group, 
publisher of several magazines and e-newsletters. Best known of these 
is The Lane Report, a highly respected magazine for Kentucky business 
news. He was well known as a strong voice for the business community in 
Lexington and indeed all across Kentucky.
  Councilmember Lane was elected to represent Lexington's 12th District 
on the Urban County Government Council in 2005. He was known for 
focusing on sound financial policy and for thoroughly analyzing budget 
numbers and their long term effect for the city. Councilmember Lane was 
a strong advocate for his district and brought business expertise and 
experience to the council. He will be deeply missed in Lexington's 
government.
  In addition to his business and governmental interests, Councilmember 
Lane served on the boards of numerous business, arts, government, and 
civic organizations. He gave generously of his time and resources.
  Ed Lane loved his work in business and in government. He was an 
artist, art collector, and photographer. Ed was an avid cook and 
enjoyed entertaining. He loved gardening, reading, fast cars, and, yes, 
politics. He always had a strong work ethic and an enthusiasm for life. 
He was energetic and optimistic in all that he did. Ed fought cancer 
bravely for over two years ago, only sharing his diagnosis with close 
family members. He is survived by two daughters, Susan Brett Lane and 
Katherine Meredith Lane.
  Ed Lane was a great American who gave of himself in many ways to 
better his community and his nation. He will be sorely missed, but the 
world is a better place because of the impact made by Edwin Green Lane 
III.

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