[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6456]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




PAYING TRIBUTE TO DANIEL F. EVANS, JR., FOR HIS 13 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING 
                   SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF IU HEALTH

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                          HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 17, 2016

  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dan Evans, 
Jr., on the occasion of his retirement. Since 2002, Dan has served as 
the President and CEO of IU Health. In his 13 years as the system's 
President and CEO, Dan has overseen the expansion of the IU Health 
system from three hospitals in downtown Indianapolis to a unified 
statewide health system of nearly 20 hospitals and health centers that 
treat more than 2.5 million patients a year. The people of Indiana's 
Fifth Congressional District are forever grateful for Dan's commitment 
and dedication to the health of all Hoosiers.
  Dan has a long history of devoting his time to bettering the lives of 
Hoosiers. Before entering the healthcare field, he received his J.D. in 
1976 from the Indiana University School of Law. After receiving his 
degree, Dan worked as an attorney for Baker & Daniels LLP, now known as 
FaegreBD, in Indianapolis. In November 2002, he started the beginning 
of an incredibly successful career as President of Indiana University 
Health. Since then, Dan has shown exceptional leadership and has played 
an integral role in transforming IU Health into the outstanding health 
system it is today.
  Throughout his tenure leading IU Health, Dan was instrumental in 
ensuring the hospital's continued growth and success. IU Health has 
long been a strong hospital system, but under Dan's leadership IU 
Health has grown into one of the leading hospitals in the state and 
nation. IU Health has consistently been included in the notable U.S. 
News & World Report's annual ``Best Hospitals Ranking'' as the number 
one hospital in the state of Indiana. He made significant additions to 
IU Health including the opening of the world-class IU Health Melvin and 
Bren Simon Cancer Center, the IU Health Neuroscience Center, and the 
Riley Hospital for Children Simon Family Tower. He also played an 
active role in the recently announced plan for a regional academic 
health campus in Bloomington, which will focus on advanced research 
into producing innovative treatments. Additionally, he helped secure a 
$1 billion investment for a new adult academic health center in 
downtown Indianapolis.
  Dan is well-known for his advocacy work at both the state and federal 
levels, taking time to speak with legislators about wellness programs, 
high-quality and accessible healthcare, the Healthy Indiana Plan, and 
the Graduate Medical Education program. His commitment to serving the 
healthcare needs of the low-income and underserved communities resulted 
in IU Health contributing more than $5.8 billion in community benefit 
and investment during his thirteen years at IU Health. He has also 
displayed continued dedication to his relationship with the United 
Methodist Church by facilitating the addition of United Methodist 
leaders to the hospital boards throughout the IU health system.
  As a well-known leader in the healthcare sector, Dan has been 
selected to serve on a variety of prestigious community, academic, and 
healthcare related boards and committees, including the Indiana Health 
Information Exchange, the University HealthSystem Consortium, Central 
Indiana Corporate Partnership, the Indianapolis and Indiana Chambers of 
Commerce as well as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, he 
serves as chairman of the Indiana Hospital Association and is a member 
of the bars of Indiana, the Seventh Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme 
Court.
  Dan's commitment to the highest standard of care and success as a 
leader has not gone unnoticed; he has received numerous accolades 
throughout his years in the healthcare industry. Most recently, Dan was 
awarded the 2015 Indiana Hospital Association's Distinguished Service 
Award for his exceptional leadership and devotion to his organization.
  Dan leaves behind a strong legacy at IU Health and big shoes to fill. 
I am thrilled to hear he plans to remain active in the Indianapolis 
community and will have more time to partake in his favorite hobby, 
golf. On behalf of Indiana's Fifth Congressional District, I'd like to 
congratulate Dan on his remarkable career and extend a huge thank you 
for all of the wonderful contributions he has made to IU Health and the 
Hoosier community. I wish the very best to Dan, his wife, Marilyn, and 
their 4 children as he enjoys a well-deserved retirement.

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