[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 32 (Thursday, February 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E341]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 TRIBUTE TO MR. LEON EVANS, IN MEMORIAM

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 27, 2003

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call the attention of my 
colleagues to Mr. Leon Evans who passed away Thursday, February 20, 
2003 in Neptune, New Jersey. Mr. Evans was a dedicated, loving man and 
will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
  Leon Evans was born on December 29, 1936 to the late Leroy and 
Virginia Evans in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr. Evans is a man who 
recognized the value of education early on in life. First attending 
school in Little Rock, Arkansas, he continued his education at New 
Mexico State University, Las Cruces in New Mexico. Later, Mr. Evans 
furthered his studies at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New 
Jersey.
  Mr. Evans paid tribute to his county by serving in the United States 
Army from 1955 until his retirement on September 1, 1975. While in the 
Army, Mr. Evans was an instructor and fundamental Branch Supervisor at 
the U.S. Army Signal School in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.
  After Mr. Evans distinguished service in the United States Army he 
worked at Siemens Communication Systems Inc. Transmission Systems in 
Mount Laurel, New Jersey and Iselin, New Jersey from 1976 to 1984.
  Mr. Evans was self-employed from 1984 through 1987 operating a 
communications service company. He later worked at Check-Mate Inc., 
where he provided his services to the Monmouth County area until his 
death.
  In addition to his work ethic, Mr. Evans possessed a strong sense of 
community as exhibited by the various community memberships he held. 
Mr. Evan's was a member of Neptune's VFW Post #2639 and American Legion 
Post #266. He also served on the Democratic and Environmental 
Committees for Neptune Township and was a member of the Optimistic 
Social Club and the Over the Hill Gang.
  I would also like to recognize Mr. Evans for his loving devotion to 
his family. He was married to his beloved wife, Wanda for 47 years. 
Together they raised five wonderful children, and enjoyed spending time 
with their seven grandchildren and great grandchild.
  Mr. Speaker, Leon Evans had many friends and colleagues who 
affectionately knew him as hard working, dedicated, patriotic, and a 
civic-minded individual. His friends and family greatly enjoyed his 
company and will sorely miss him. On this day, I ask my fellow 
colleagues to join with me in honoring and remembering this 
extraordinary individual.

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