[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 68 (Friday, May 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E965]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING EVANS MAPLES FOR HIS SERVICE TO RUTHERFORD COUNTY

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2006

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Evans Maples, a 
lifelong Rutherford County resident who has served as county trustee 
since 1994. Evans has decided he will not seek another term, and I want 
to thank him for all he has done for his community, which I have the 
honor of representing in this esteemed body.
  For nearly 12 years, Evans has been responsible for collecting the 
county's property taxes, as well as overseeing idle funds of the 
county. While most people might dread being in charge of such tasks, 
Evans has instead embraced his responsibilities as county trustee and 
has even managed to transform his position into one that has helped 
people in his community.
  One of Evans' most notable contributions to Rutherford County 
involves the tax relief program he initiated. The program is designed 
to help retired persons on fixed incomes keep their homes in the face 
of rising property taxes. Under this program, the State pays a portion 
of the taxes, which are matched by the county. Right now the program 
serves close to 800 county residents.
  Evans also worked with the county commission's budget, finance, and 
investment committee to develop the county's first investment policy, 
which describes the parameters under which county funds may be 
invested.
  Evans, today I want to thank you for your service to Rutherford 
County, and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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