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Evans, John R., 1955-

 Person

Biography

EVANS, John R., a Representative from Erie and Crawford Counties; born, February 15, 1955 in Meadville, Crawford County, Pa.; graduated, Linesville-Conneaut Summit High School, 1973; B.A., speech communications, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1983; M.A., communication studies, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1999; television news reporter and anchor, WJET-TV, Erie (1980-2000); communications specialist, Erie Insurance Group (2000); elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2000; reelected to serve 5 consecutive terms thereafter; not a candidate for reelection to the House (2012); elected, delegate, Republican National Convention (2004, 2008); adjunct professor, humanities, The Pennsylvania State University (2013-present); gubernatorial appointee, Small Business Advocate, Pennsylvania Office of Small Business Advocate (2013-present).

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Papers of John R. Evans, 2001-2012

 Collection
Identifier: 2012.014
Scope and Contents

The collection contains prime-sponsored legislation from each session. The folders contain copies of legislation, memos of co-sponsorship, correspondence, and research. Some topics included Lemon Law, Service Dog Legislation, Community Based Health Care, Special Registration License Plates, and Meth Lab Legislation.

Dates: 2001 - 2012; Acquisition: 07/11/2012

Papers of John R. Evans, 2001-2012 C2

 Collection
Identifier: 2023.041
Scope and Contents

This collection includes newsclippings, photographs, certificates, cards, media, objects collected while Evans was in office.

Dates: 2001 - 2012; Acquisition: 2023-03-28