[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 28 (Friday, February 10, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E117]
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                          HONORING BOBBY EVANS

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                          HON. NATHANIEL MORAN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 10, 2023

  Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of James 
Robert ``Bobby'' Evans, known as the father of the Adopt-A-Highway 
program, who passed away last week
  Bobby served Texans as an engineer with the Texas Department of 
Transportation for 42 years. Throughout his career, he moved across 
Texas--from the valley to West Texas, to East Texas.
  In 1984, while serving as the District Engineer in Tyler, Bobby 
developed the ``Adopt-A-Highway'' program, which encouraged volunteers 
to ``adopt'' segments of highway, keeping roadways across the State 
free of litter.
  This program saw tremendous success and has been adopted across the 
country and around the world.
  Bobby embodied the American spirit--working throughout his life in 
service to his community--working within his church, leading community 
groups, and encouraging men and women around the world to be good 
stewards of their local communities.
  Bobby will be dearly missed, but his impact will never be forgotten. 
My prayers are with his family, loved ones, and his community.

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