[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 28, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E463]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE DWIGHT EVANS

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                        HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 28, 1995
  Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, on this last day of Black History Month, 
I wanted to congratulate the Honorable Dwight Evans for his great 
accomplishments as a public servant in the city of Philadelphia and in 
the State of Pennsylvania. Dwight Evans is making history every day for 
his constituents.
  Dwight represents the 203d Legislative District in the Pennsylvania 
House of Representatives. Throughout his life, Dwight has contributed 
greatly to the city of Philadelphia. He has made these contributions in 
many different capacities, but has never failed to make significant 
improvements in his community.
  Prior to his membership in the Pennsylvania State Legislature, Dwight 
was responsible for revitalizing the abandoned Ogontz Plaza in 
Philadelphia, turning it into an economically viable shopping district. 
He was also responsible for bringing a police ministation to the Ogontz 
Avenue area, making it a safer place for members of the community. We 
are working together to develop the Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional 
Employment and Training Center.
  More, recently as the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee 
in Pennsylvania, Dwight has been able to provide day care services for 
children, adequate funding for youth programs, and the improvement of 
educational services to children.
  In 1994, Dwight Evans ran as the first African-American candidate for 
the Governor of Pennsylvania. He surprised the pollsters and the 
experts, but not those of us who know him by coming in second. He was 
also endorsed by most of the major daily newspapers in the 
Commonwealth.
  As we mark the end of Black History Month, I would like to recognize 
and congratulate Dwight Evans for his excellent accomplishments. It is 
important that we look back at history, but it is also important that 
we applaud the men and women who are making progress today and 
tomorrow.


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