[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26835]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING MRS. JANE EVENS

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                           HON. W. TODD AKIN

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 4, 2007

  Mr. AKIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor 1 of my 
constituents, Mrs. Jane Bridges Ferrenbach Evens. Jane has been 
selected as the 2007-2008 Freedoms Foundation--Missouri (St. Louis) 
Chapter ``Spirit of '76--Patriot.'' The Freedoms Foundation is a 
nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching young people the 
principles upon which our Nation was founded. They work to convey the 
close link between the rights and the responsibilities of citizens in 
society.
  Jane has been an active member of the Freedoms Foundation at Valley 
Forge since 1972, organizing and promoting the chapter with enthusiasm. 
She served as the National Chair of Development for the National 
Society Daughters of the American Revolution for the last 6 years and 
is currently acting Senior Advisor to the Development Department. Jane 
has also volunteered her time and energy to numerous other 
organizations, including the St. Louis Repertory Theatre, Youth 
Emergency Service, Hosea House, Girls Club of St. Louis, Kirkwood 
Rotary Club, to name just a few.
  A native of Webster Groves, Missouri, Jane is married to Robert D. 
Evens. She has 2 successful daughters, both working in the medical 
field, and 2 grandchildren.
  As 1 who has a deep and abiding love for American history and the 
Patriots, who have gone before us, I want to thank Jane for her 
commitment to preserving our history and congratulate her for being 
selected 2007-2008 ``Spirit of '76--Patriot.''

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