Gabe Evans

FIRE Act

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Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act

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Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement Act of 2026

in committee

“Mr. EVANS of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate our Nation's brave men and women and to recognize the High Plains Honor Flight Network, which conducts trips for veterans to Washington, D.C., to tour the monuments built to honor their bravery and service. The High Plains Honor Flight gave some of our fellow brave men and women the chance to visit our Nation's capital. As a fellow veteran myself, I am pleased to honor the High Plains Honor Flight and to recognize the Korean War, Vietnam War, Cold War, and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans of Colorado who took part in it. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the veterans who participated in this flight: Veterans of the Korean War: Alan Latta, and Richard Miller. Veterans of the Vietnam War: Lloyd Adams, William Alexander, Ronald Alper, David Appel, Duane Baggs, Raymond Begin, Randall Black, Neil Borchert, Clarence Bowen. David Boyle, Robert Boyle, Jack Branson, William Brewster, Sr., Samuel Brito, Gary Camp, Donald Carroll, Robert Casey, Stephen Conway, Steven Cornelius, Robert Derick, Dennis Dicampli, Jerold Douthit, Earl Draayer, Lane Edstrom, Paul Erickson, James Farmer, Harold Felderman, Robert Forsythe, David Furusho, James Futterer, Terry Gaber, Gilbert Garcia, James Garcia, Gary Gillett, Roger Goodman, Gregory Hall, Donald Hamilton, Jack Hampton, Sherrie Hansen, Gordon Harden, Howard Hawk, Dan Helmboldt, Douglas Henning, Lu Herin, Michael Herin, Charles Hlebain, Donald Hockhalter, Albert Hromada, Jr., Reese Hull, Kevin Hunt, Max Johnson, Jerry Keenan, Ferdinand Krawczuk, Dennis Kugler, Gregory Kuhn, Roger Lair, Lonnie Leininger, Larry LeSueur, Charles Mack, Richard Madsen, William Maurice, Kenneth McNaught, Rives Meerscheidt, Joseph Miceli, Robert Miller, Jack Miller, II, Edwin Miner, Donald Moore, Harley Morgan, Rodney Murrish, Richard Nelson, Ronald Nereson, Frederick Nickel, Roy Nitschke, David Ocker, Bruce Ohmstede, Larry Paul, Alex Peralta, Danny Pickett, Richard Pingel, Frederick Pollmann, Samuel Potts, Donald Purcell, Richard Quimby, Robert Reichardt, Charles Reid, Randall Richardson, Donald Ritterbusch, Jr, Samuel Rodriguez, Joseph Rogers, III, Joe Sandoval, Eugene Schiferl, Alton Sheek, Larry Simons, Howard Smith, Roy Smith, Gary Soderquist, Dennis Spencer, Roger Spencer, Lyle Stempke, Jimmy Sudduth, Richard Thiem, Gerald Toczek, Robert Torson, Kirt Trujillo, Jeffery Uscier, Lee Walz, David Wangler, Mark Wangler, and David Wilson. Veterans of the Cold War: Donald Cope, Donnie Kennedy, Irvin Nelson, Richard Rector, John Scarlett, Wayne Scott, and Paul Thomas. Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom: Hugo Sanchezolmos. It is my honor and privilege as a veteran and the United States Representative of the 8th District of Colorado to recognize the sacrifice and service of these men and women and all other members of our Nation's military. I thank them for their bravery and service to our Nation. ____________________”

2026-04-29 · Veterans

“Mr. EVANS of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate our Nation's brave men and women and to recognize the High Plains Honor Flight Network, which conducts trips for veterans to Washington, D.C., to tour the monuments built to honor their bravery and service. The High Plains Honor Flight gave some of our fellow brave men and women the chance to visit our Nation's Capital. As a fellow veteran myself, I am pleased to honor the High Plains Honor Flight and to recognize the Korean War, Cold War, and Vietnam War veterans of Colorado who took part in it. Mr. Speaker, the veterans who participated in this flight are as follows: Veterans of the Korean War: Howard Kennedy and Robert Kinnison. Veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars: James Myers. Veterans of the Cold War: Marvin Clark and Charles Portz. Veterans of the Vietnam War: Leron Allred, Albert Amen, Walter Anderson, Sammy Archer, John Babich, Clifford Baker, Virgil Barnhart, Weslie Bater, Selby Batty, Richard Block, Louis Branch, Jr., Miles Brekke, C. Brown, Charles Brown, John Bunning, Jens Burnett, Bruce Carlson, Daniel Carson, James Coleman, Bruce Conley, David Cook, Rhonda Corchado, Charles Cowan Jr., Daniel Cutler, Douglas Davenport, Steven Davison, Eugene Dorsey, George Dowell, Jerry Downie, Joseph Eddins, Richard Edens, Rodney Ellner, Bryan Ericson, Daryl Frank, Timothy Fulton, John Goodman, Michael Graff, Lester Greene, Duane Hahn, Gary Hausman, James Hawkins, David Hedgpeth, Joseph Heide, Jr., Larry Hobbs, James Hoefer, David Holm, George Horgan, Richard Horwat, Donnie Huff, Donald Huss, Larry Johnson, Martin Jones, Sidney Keller, Bruce Kemp, Michael Kennedy, Ronald Kessinger, Thomas King, John Knespel, Bruce Koerwitz, Michael Konshak, Robert Kronberg, John Kupfer, William Langridge, Gerard Lemke, Cecelia Long, Johnny Lorenzini, John Loth, Gary Marison, Karen Marison, Cisco Martinez, Harry Marxmiller, Rudolph Mazur, George McCambridge, Daniel McKinney, Maurice Mertens, Allan Miller, Dean Nelson, Ron Nelson, Wesley Nelson, Joseph Novak, Stephen Olt, Cameron Paterson, Kenneth Pearce, Paul Piper, Thomas Redmond, Randolph Reed, James Rippeth, Rolando Romo, James Ronk, Sylvester Roubideaux, Gail Rowse, Steven Sample, Donald Sanchez, Lyndel Saxbury, Kenneth Schossow, Earl Seahorn, Barry Sittlow, Richard Skinner, Richard Steedley, Marion Stille, Harry Stordahl, Ashley Sumerford, Robert Tramp, Raymon Valdez, Gerald Vargo, Daniel Warren, Floyd Watson, Jr., Larry Weickum, Donald Weightman, James Widlar, Linda Wingate, David Wining, Juan Zavala, Joe Zavala, Jr., Donald Zeidler. It is my honor and privilege as a veteran and the United States Representative of the 8th District of Colorado to recognize the sacrifice and service of these men and women and all other members of our Nation's military. I thank them for their bravery and service to our Nation. ____________________”

2025-10-31 · Veterans

“Mr. EVANS of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, it is with a solemn heart that I rise today to honor the victims and first responders of United Airlines Flight 629, and to mark the upcoming 70th anniversary of one of Colorado's most heartbreaking tragedies. On the evening of November 1, 1955, United Airlines Flight 629 departed Denver's Stapleton Field bound for Portland, Oregon. A short time later, the aircraft exploded in midair over Weld County--land now encompassed within my district, killing all thirty-nine passengers and five crew members on board. The cause of that explosion was later revealed to be a bomb--placed in a passenger's suitcase by her son, in an attempt to collect her life insurance benefits. The wreckage rained down across farms near Longmont, where residents, law enforcement officers, and volunteer firefighters rushed toward the flames, with the hope of saving lives. Among them were local family farmers, whose land bore the brunt of the explosion, and community members who did not hesitate to serve in the face of unimaginable devastation. In the days that followed, Weld County saw both deep sorrow and remarkable compassion. William ``Clayton'' Bearly, the longtime manager of Johnson's Corner, witnessed the explosion that night and immediately stepped forward to support first responders, investigators, and National Guard personnel. His quiet service stands as a reflection of the strength and kindness that Colorado communities show in times of crisis. The Flight 629 tragedy would go on to leave a lasting imprint on Colorado and on the Nation. It became a turning point in aviation security and a somber reminder of the fragility of life. But above all, it revealed the courage of ordinary Coloradoans who responded with extraordinary grace. This year, as we reflect on the tragedy of that night seventy years later, the Denver Police Museum, together with History Colorado, Wings Over the Rockies, the CELL, the University of Denver, FlyteCO Tower, and the Weld County Flight 629 Memorial Committee, will unveil permanent memorials in both Denver and Weld County to honor those who were lost as well as those who answered the call. Mr. Speaker, every passing year does not diminish the pain of this tragedy, nor does it lessen our duty to remember. Today, we honor the forty-four innocent lives who perished aboard Flight 629 by including their names into the Record, that they may never be forgotten: F.E. ``Jack'' Ambrose, Samuel Arthur, Bror and Irene Beckstrom, John Bomelyn, Frank Brennan, Louise Bunch, Brad and Carol Bynum, Thomas Crouch, Barbara Cruse, Carl Deist, John Des Jardins, James and Sarah Dorey, Gurney and Elizabeth Edwards, Helen Fitzpatrick and son James, Lee Hall, Virgil and Goldie Herman, Elton Hickok, Jacqueline Hinds, Marion Hobgood, John Jungels, Daisie King, Gerald and Patricia Lipke, Lela McClain, Stewart and Suzanne Morgan, Peggy Peddicord, James Purvis, Herbert Robertson, Harold Sandstead, Sally Scofield, Jesse Sizemore, James Straud, Clarence Todd, Ralph and Minnie VanValin, Donald White, and Alma Winsor. Mr. Speaker, may we remember each of these forty-four souls with reverence, and may we honor the first responders and citizens who ran toward danger that night with gratitude and respect. Their courage, compassion, and resilience continue to define the spirit of Colorado. May their memory be eternal, and may God grant peace to the families who still carry this loss, knowing that their loved ones are remembered by a grateful state and Nation. ____________________”

2025-10-28 · Government Reform