[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 152 (Monday, December 11, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING COLORADO STATE SENATOR JOHN EVANS

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 11, 2000

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor State Senator John 
Evans. Over the years, John has significantly contributed to ensuring 
Colorado's children have access to the best education possible. As 
Colorado State Board of Education Member-at-Large, and now as a state 
senator, John has exemplified the Colorado State Board of Education's 
motto, ``To lead, serve, and to promote quality education for all,'' 
throughout his public service career.
  Elected to the board in 1994, John fought hard to get dollars to the 
classroom. As you know, this is not only a struggle at the state level, 
but a constant battle at the federal level. Republicans like Senator 
Evans have fought hard to enable local school districts to manage and 
direct their funding. We know teachers, parents, and school districts 
are best qualified to determine how their money should be spent.
  To make certain that dollars get to the classroom, state school 
leaders are the best line of accountability. Senator Evans has followed 
through, and Colorado's children reap the benefits. Mr. Speaker, John 
Evans has consistently advocated funding local schools directly from 
the state, rather than filtering money through various bureaucracies. 
As a parent of five with three children in a public charter school, I 
thank him for his efforts.
  I remember the theme of John's senatorial campaign was, ``Helping 
individuals help their children.'' More specifically, he said, ``I want 
to help individuals develop a stewardship so they can develop their own 
legacy. I want to raise decision making to a higher level. I want to 
get away from politics and think about how what we do affects 
children.'' Mr. Speaker, I am happy to inform this House John Evans 
continues to serve the public in Colorado. I wish there were more like 
him.




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