Tribute To The Honorable Lane Evans, Member of Congress

TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE LANE EVANS, MEMBER OF CONGRESS -- (Extensions of Remarks - December 08, 2006)

* Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor a dear friend and colleague, Congressman LANE EVANS.

* I've gotten to know LANE through our work as co-chairs of the Congressional Working Group on Parkinson's Disease. He is a deeply dedicated, kind, and courageous person who I admire and who I will truly miss.

* For the past 24 years, Congressman EVANS has been a champion of veterans and Parkinson's issues on Capitol Hill and a great friend to both communities. Earlier this week, I was proud to see a bill passed that included a program, Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers, PADRECCs, conceived and created by LANE. By working with the former and current VA Administration, Representative EVANS helped to establish these Centers that serve American veterans battling Parkinson's disease.

* As a former Marine, Ranking Member on the VA Committee, and person battling Parkinson's disease, Representative LANE EVANS has a strong sense of mission about providing the highest standards of care for both constituencies. Though I am sad to see LANE go, I am encouraged by his commitment to help others and make a difference in people's lives. I hope to continue his legacy while working with the Working Group on Parkinson's Disease to find a cure for this terrible disease.

* This body is losing a true patriot, but we can all agree, LANE, that we are proud to know you, proud to have served with you, and are proud to honor you today.

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