RECOGNITION OF REPRESENTATIVE LANE EVANS UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

SEC. 745. RECOGNITION OF REPRESENTATIVE LANE EVANS UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.(a) Findings.—Congress makes the following findings:(1) Representative Lane Evans was elected to the House of Representatives in 1982 and is completing his 12th term representing the people of Illinois’ 17th Congressional district.(2) As a member of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives since 1988, Representative Evans has worked to bring common sense priorities to defense spending and strengthen the military’s conventional readiness.(3) Representative Evans has served as the ranking member of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives since 1997 and has been a tireless advocate for military veterans, ensuring that veterans receive the medical care they need and advocating for individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and Gulf War Syndrome.(5) Drawing on his own experience as a member of the Marine Corps, Representative Evans has tirelessly fought for both current members of the Armed Forces and veterans and has been a leader in legislative efforts to assist members exposed to Agent Orange.(4) Representative Evans’ efforts to improve the transition of individuals from military service to the care of the Department of Veterans Affairs will continue to benefit generations of veterans long into the future.(6) Representative Evans is credited with bringing new services to veterans living in his Congressional district, including outpatient clinics in the Quad Cities and Quincy and the Quad-Cities Vet Center.(7) Representative Evans has worked with local leaders to promote the Rock Island Arsenal and has seen it win new jobs and missions through his support.(b) Recognition.—Congress recognizes and commends Representative Lane Evans for his 24 years of service to benefit the 120 STAT. 2311 people of Illinois, members of the Armed Forces and their families, veterans, and the United States.