John Evans brings 40 years of county service to an end
NWI Times
December 20, 2016
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/john-evans-brings-years-of-county-service-to-an-end/article_f2fa0873-97b1-5458-886f-15874ade254b.html
NWI Times
December 20, 2016
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/john-evans-brings-years-of-county-service-to-an-end/article_f2fa0873-97b1-5458-886f-15874ade254b.html
VALPARAISO — John Evans, Porter County Board of Commissioners president, slammed down the gavel Tuesday afternoon, bringing an end not only to the group's last business meeting of the year, but also to four decades of service to county government.
"I didn't think this day would ever get here," Evans said.
Looking out on those who attended the meeting for business or simply to say goodbye, Evans reflected on how many of the faces were the same when he first took over as commissioner 16 years ago.
The funeral director and owner of the Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home and Heritage Cemetery had earlier been associated with the county coroner's office for 25 years. The Republican held the elected post of coroner for four terms.
"This is a guy who has never lost an election," Commissioner Laura Blaney, D-South, said when presenting Evans with a plaque of appreciation.
Evans also was presented Tuesday with a Distinguished Hoosier recognition from state Rep. Ed Soliday, R-Valparaiso.
"Indiana treasures individuals who give their time and talents out of an abiding sense of responsibility, commitment and concern for others," the plaque reads.
Soliday joked that he was not holding it against Evans that he and former state Rep. Ralph Ayres, R-Chesterton, had talked him into running for his Statehouse seat.
"We're very, very proud of the work you've done," Soliday said.
Earlier, during the business portion of the meeting, Mike Anton, who is the servicing agent for the county's health insurance plan, lauded Evans.
"It's been a pleasure to work with you," he said.
Evans said he has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of well-wishes he has received over the last several days. He read a short writing that spoke about doing good in the face of opposition and said that had been his intention.
"I didn't think this day would ever get here," Evans said.
Looking out on those who attended the meeting for business or simply to say goodbye, Evans reflected on how many of the faces were the same when he first took over as commissioner 16 years ago.
The funeral director and owner of the Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home and Heritage Cemetery had earlier been associated with the county coroner's office for 25 years. The Republican held the elected post of coroner for four terms.
"This is a guy who has never lost an election," Commissioner Laura Blaney, D-South, said when presenting Evans with a plaque of appreciation.
Evans also was presented Tuesday with a Distinguished Hoosier recognition from state Rep. Ed Soliday, R-Valparaiso.
"Indiana treasures individuals who give their time and talents out of an abiding sense of responsibility, commitment and concern for others," the plaque reads.
Soliday joked that he was not holding it against Evans that he and former state Rep. Ralph Ayres, R-Chesterton, had talked him into running for his Statehouse seat.
"We're very, very proud of the work you've done," Soliday said.
Earlier, during the business portion of the meeting, Mike Anton, who is the servicing agent for the county's health insurance plan, lauded Evans.
"It's been a pleasure to work with you," he said.
Evans said he has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of well-wishes he has received over the last several days. He read a short writing that spoke about doing good in the face of opposition and said that had been his intention.
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