[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 206 (Monday, December 7, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1100]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE LIFE OF EDWARD LANE

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 7, 2020

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of longtime 
Fresnan and Pearl Harbor survivor, Edward Lane, who passed away on 
September 6, 2020. He was a proud husband, father, public servant, 
leader and a survivor.
  Edward was born on December 2, 1936 in San Francisco, California. 
Although he was not born in Fresno, he always considered it home. 
Growing up, he frequently moved across the country due to his father's 
military career, but he always returned to Fresno. He graduated from 
San Joaquin Memorial High School in 1954 and attended Fresno State in 
1958 with a degree in marketing.
  Edward's life took an interesting journey, beginning with the attack 
on Pearl Harbor in 1941. His father was responsible for overseeing a 
military hospital in Hickam Field, Hawaii when World War II began. His 
home was only two blocks away from Pearl Harbor. During the attack, an 
anti-aircraft shell landed on his family's house. Fortunately, it did 
not explode and he survived. Telling the ``December 7th story'' was an 
annual event for the family.
  Edward often thanked his parents and big brother, Mike, for teaching 
him work ethic. These skills led him to his 36-year career with the 
State of California's Employment Development Department (EDD). He was 
appointed by several governors to serve in many senior management 
positions during his tenure. He worked to establish EDD as an important 
and active asset in communities throughout the state and maintained his 
belief in the positive power of government to respond to the needs of 
individuals and the community at large.
  Edward was a big sports fan. A Fresno State season ticket holder for 
over 60 years, he rarely missed home football and basketball games. 
However, his biggest passion was tennis. He was active on and off the 
court for over 47 years in the Fresno tennis community. He captained 
two teams that won national championships and served as a club 
president. He loved animals and had pets ranging from dogs, cats, to a 
small rhesus monkey from South Africa.
  Edward is survived by his wife and best friend for over 60 years, 
Jean Lane; children Brian, Valerie, and David; grandchildren Michael, 
Nicholas and Alyssa Bavaro; son-in-law Vince Bavaro; and daughter-in-
law Lucy Gonzalez.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating and 
honoring the life of Mr. Edward Lane. His leadership and story will be 
remembered for many years to come. We join his family, friends and 
community in honoring his great life and legacy.

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