Evans, John R., 1955-
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
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.
Papers of John R. Evans, 2001-2012 C2
This collection includes newsclippings, photographs, certificates, cards, media, objects collected while Evans was in office.