[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E129]
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                        HONORING MR. JOHN EVANS

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                  HON. HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 12, 2013

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
proclamation.
  Whereas, a tenacious man from Nashville, Tennessee utilizes his 
gifts, talents and wisdom everyday to ensure that citizens are provided 
helpful resources in the state of Georgia; and
  Whereas, Mr. John Evans is a renowned leader not only for the DeKalb 
County branch of the NAACP, but as a father and community leader in 
DeKalb County, Georgia; and
  Whereas, Mr. John Evans has served in many different roles throughout 
his life being a former DeKalb County Commissioner, a former Marta 
Board of Directors, a former player in the Negro Baseball League with 
the Indianapolis Clowns; he has worked in Corporate America as well as 
Main Street America being a strong advocate of justice, education, 
equality and family; and
  Whereas, he has shared his time and talents for the betterment of his 
community and his nation through his tireless works, words of 
encouragement and inspiration that have and continues to be a beacon of 
light to those in need; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize John Evans for his 
outstanding leadership and service to the citizens in the state of 
Georgia, his community temperament is to be acknowledged and his 
commitment to the citizens throughout the state continues to touch the 
lives of citizens in our District;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
October 27, 2012 as John Evans Day in the 4th Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 27th day of October, 2012.

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