[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 100 (Tuesday, July 15, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1425]
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                       TRIBUTE TO ROBERT S. EVANS

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 15, 1997

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
individual who has dedicated his life and career to public service.
  Robert S. Evans will retire this month after devoting 50 years of 
dedicated service to South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC. 
Mr. Evans began working at the university in 1947 as a temporary 
worker. In 1961, he was hired by the college as a stockroom clerk and 
supervisor of waiters. He was later promoted to assistant director of 
food services and subsequently appointed director of food services at 
the university.
  In addition to his service to the university, Mr. Evans is an active 
member of his community. He is a member of the Masons, the NAACP, the 
Epsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, the Elk Lodge, and Alpha 
Psi Omega Drama Fraternity. This remarkable individual also 
participates in the Orangeburg Neighborhood Youth Commission, the South 
Carolina State Booster Club, and the Mental Health Board. Mr. Evans is 
an active member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Orangeburg, SC, 
where he serves as deacon, secretary of the church board, and liaison 
to the trustee board.
  Robert Evans has touched the lives of many people of Orangeburg and 
across South Carolina through hard work and tireless dedication to 
others. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and all of my colleagues in the 
House of Representatives join me in congratulating Mr. Evans on the 
occasion of his retirement after 50 illustrious years of service to 
South Carolina State University.

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