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Thomas B. Evans Jr.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's at-large district |
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| In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1983 |
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| Preceded by | Pete du Pont |
| Succeeded by | Tom Carper |
| Director of the Delaware State Development Department | |
| In office 1969–1970 |
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| Governor | Russell W. Peterson |
| Preceded by | Samuel L. Shipley |
| Succeeded by | Richard L. Murchison |
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Thomas Beverley Evans Jr.
November 5, 1931 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Page Evans |
| Residence | Wilmington, Delaware |
| Education | University of Virginia (BA, LLB) |
Thomas Beverley Evans Jr. (born November 5, 1931) is an American lawyer and politician from Delaware. He is a member of the Republican Party. He served three terms as a representative for Delaware in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Early Life and Education
Thomas B. Evans Jr. was born on November 5, 1931, in Nashville, Tennessee. He went to public schools in Old Hickory, Tennessee and Seaford, Delaware. In 1947, he finished high school at Woodberry Forest School in Orange, Virginia.
He then attended the University of Virginia, graduating in 1953. While there, he was part of St. Elmo Hall. He continued his studies at the University of Virginia Law School, finishing in 1956.
Professional Career and Public Service
After law school, Evans became a lawyer in Virginia in 1956. From 1957 to 1968, he worked in the insurance and mortgage business in Wilmington, Delaware. He also served in the Delaware National Guard from 1956 to 1960.
Evans held several important public roles. In 1955, he worked as a clerk for the Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court. From 1969 to 1970, he was the director of the Delaware State Development Department. He also served as co-chairman and chief operating officer of the Republican National Committee from 1971 to 1973.
Later, Evans joined the law firm of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips in Washington, D.C. He also led the Florida Coalition for Preservation. This group worked to promote responsible growth and protect coastal islands. Currently, he is a member of the ReFormers Caucus of Issue One.
Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives
Thomas Evans was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1976. He won against Democrat Samuel L. Shipley. He was re-elected two more times, serving a total of three terms. He defeated Gary E. Hindes in 1978 and Robert L. Maxwell in 1980.
During his time in Congress, he was part of the Republican minority. He served in the 95th, 96th, and 97th Congresses. Evans was friends with U.S. Senator Bob Dole and later with U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
He worked on important committees, including the U.S. House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. He also served on the U.S. House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Environmental Efforts in Congress
Evans was very passionate about protecting the environment. He helped write important laws like the Coastal Barrier Resources Act. This act helps protect natural coastal areas. He also co-authored the Alaska Wilderness Preservation Act. This law helped protect wild lands in Alaska.
He also helped create the Evans-Tsongas Act. In 2016, the National Wildlife Federation recognized his work. They gave him a Conservation Leadership Award for his achievements in protecting nature.
Evans served in Congress from January 3, 1977, to January 3, 1983. This period included the presidencies of Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. He sought a fourth term in 1982 but was not re-elected.
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