[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 18, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1335]
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                    A TRIBUTE TO MAYOR DANIEL EVANS

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 2013

  Mr. McINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a truly 
outstanding North Carolinian, Mayor Daniel Evans, of Smithfield, North 
Carolina. Mayor Evans was elected to his post sixteen years ago and has 
since dedicated himself wholly to bettering this great community. I ask 
you to join me in recognizing his long and honorable career.
  Mayor Evans' hard work and leadership have been vital to the 
continual development of Smithfield. During Mayor Evans' tenure, he has 
administered projects to fix water and sewer infrastructure in the East 
and South Smithfield and was instrumental in the expansion of Neuse 
Charter School, an institution that has made a tremendous impact in the 
community since its opening in 2007. He has also been a great force for 
economic progress through his pivotal role in the development of 
innovative projects, such as the Smithfield Farmer's Market, as well as 
securing lower energy prices for the citizens of Smithfield. All of 
these achievements have contributed to the growth of Smithfield.
  Mr. Speaker, even as Mayor Evans has dedicated many years of his life 
to solving the complex problems facing Smithfield, he has managed to 
remain openly accessible to its citizens. His enduring commitment to 
his community makes him an exemplary public servant, and his 
accomplishments will continue to benefit Eastern North Carolina for 
many years to come. As his time as Mayor of Smithfield comes to a 
close, let us honor Mayor Evans and pray that both he and his family 
may receive God's richest blessings upon them.

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