Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman Lane Evans

WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the passing of former Congressman Lane Evans:

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Rep. Lane Evans.  I had the honor of serving with him in the House for twenty-four years, where he was a champion for working families and worked to bring jobs and opportunities to the people of northwest Illinois.  As a former Marine who served during the Vietnam War, Lane always stood up for those who had served our nation in uniform and was a tireless advocate for better health care and benefits for our nation’s veterans.  His enormous strength of spirit was evident to all who knew him as he battled Parkinson’s disease with the same vigor that he applied toward achieving results for those he represented in office.  I join in expressing my condolences to his family.”