[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 35 (Friday, February 24, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E431]
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                          TRIBUTE TO TOM EVANS

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, February 24, 1995
  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, local public service the cornerstone of 
democracy. The country depends on the willingness of good people who 
will stand for election and assume the responsibility of public office.
  The Blue Springs R IV School District in Jackson County, MO, is 
honoring one of its leaders who is completing two terms of service on 
its board of education. Tom Evans' leadership potential was recognized 
early in his tenure and he served as treasurer, vice president, and 
twice as president of the board in his 6 years on the board.
  During the time Tom Evans served on the Blue Springs Board of 
Education the district was in a dynamic period of growth in its 
physical facilities and its programs. The district opened a second high 
school, conducted a patron survey, established an alternative school, 
initiated a homework hotline, developed a business/patron/school 
partnership program, initiated a Saturday school detention program, 
established the CHOICES program and a youth offender unit, initiated an 
Air Force ROTC program, originated a senior seminar class, established 
a community education program, was selected as the first Missouri Goals 
2000 community, established a school of economics and implemented the 
TechNet 2000 computer program. In addition the district passed a levy 
and four bond issues in his tenure.
  Clearly, the public had justified faith in the leadership of its 
school board. It is fitting for the board to pause and reflect on the 
outstanding record of service and leadership established by Tom Evans.
  I am pleased to note that record and offer it into the Congressional 
Record that others may be aware of it and seek to emulate this man's 
accomplishments.


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