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Since 2003, Clyde Evans has served the people of Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence (part), Ross (part) and Vinton counties as State Representative for the 87th House District. Born and raised in Gallia County, Rep. Evans lives in Rio Grande County with his wife of 48 years, Rosemary.

Community and Legislative Awards and Recognition

Rep. Evans’ achievements and recognition include:

• Champion in the Legislature Award, Coalition of Appalachian Development (2005)
• United Conservatives of Ohio Watchdog of the Treasury Award - 2005-2006
• Jackson County Township Assn. Person of the Year - 2003
• National Rifle Assn.: Endorsed or “A-Rated” - 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
• Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
• Ohio Right to Life: Endorsed or Preferred - 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008

Legislative Service

Rep. Evans serves or has served on the:

• Ohio School Facilities Commission,
• Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee,
• Education Committee,
• Finance and Appropriations Committee,
• Higher Education Sub Committee of the Finance and Appropriation Committee,
• Council on Unreclaimed Strip Mined Lands,
• Joint Committee for Rules and Regulations,
• Technical Advisory Committee,
• Financial Institutions, Real Estate and Securities Committee and
• Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee.

Civic Activities

Evans' service includes:

• Rotary International, Assistant District Governor;
• Southeastern Ohio Emergency Medical Service, Treasurer;
• Chester Court House Restoration Committee (Meigs County), Board of Directors;
• Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors;
• Rio Grande Village Council, President;
• Rio Grande Faculty Association, President;
• Gallipolis Rotary Club, President;
• O.O. McIntyre Park Commission, President;
• Union College Alumni Board;
• Gallia County Historical Society, Board of Directors;
• Gallia County Community Improvement Corporation, Executive Board;
• Gallia Chamber of Commerce, President; and
• River Recreation Festival, Chair.

Work Experience:

Rep. Evans has served as a teacher, counselor and principal in the public schools and at the University of Rio Grande where he filled four vice president positions and the provost position. He also taught education and psychology at the University of Rio Grande. Between tenures at the University of Rio Grande, he directed a project for the United States Sports Academy in Saudi Arabia.

Education:

B.A. Union College
M.A. Eastern Kentucky
Ph.D. University of Southern Mississippi
Honorary Doctorate, University of Rio Grande

Married:

Rosemary Evans

Children:

Margaret Evans
Sarah Evans Moore
Nancy Seeberg
Dylan Evans