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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. MICHAEL A. EVANS
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HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS
of indiana
in the house of representatives
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life
and legacy of Dr. Michael A. Evans, a medical expert, an entrepreneur
and a dear friend. Dr. Evans was known throughout Indiana and the
nation for his excellent work in the field of toxicology, but he was
much more than that. A businessman, Mike founded two nationally
recognized laboratories in Indianapolis, AIT Laboratories and AIT
Bioscience. Mike was commended by the State of Indiana for his many
successes. Hoosiers are forever grateful for Mike's significant
contributions to the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana as a
whole.
Michael Evans was born on October 19, 1943, in New Albany, Indiana.
He graduated from Our Lady of Providence High School and went on to
attend St. Joseph's College where he earned a Bachelor of Science
degree. Upon his graduation, Mike served our nation as a platoon
sergeant and an Army Ranger in Vietnam. Mike was awarded two Purple
Hearts and a Silver Star Medal for valor in combat.
After returning from his service, Mike earned his doctorate degree in
toxicology from the Indiana University School of Medicine. After
receiving his degree, Dr. Evans spent twenty years within the field of
toxicology working as a researcher for government agencies, testifying
as an expert witness and training the next generation as a professor.
Dr. Evans also did private research in laboratories including those at
Indiana University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical
Center, Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois
College of Medicine.
In 1990, Dr. Evans created AIT Laboratories, a toxicology and
forensics lab that does testing and research for law enforcement,
corporations, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals,
physicians, pain management professionals, medical examiners,
attorneys, and courts of law. He went on to serve as the president and
CEO until 2012. In 2012, Dr. Evans created AIT Bioscience which is an
integrated bioanalytical contract research organization (CRO),
supported by a state-of-the-art electronic laboratory environment.
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Dr. Evans' work is a testament to his passion for science and
creating services that help people. He was decorated with honors and
awards including a Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, the Distinguished
Hoosier and he received the Sagamore of the Wabash Award from the
Indiana Governor. Dr. Evans was also honored as the SBA Small
Businessperson of the Year in 2006 and was the 2008 Ernst & Young
Midwest Entrepreneur of the Year. Marian University honored Dr. Evans
through the naming of the Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences
building.
Dr. Evans was the father of six children, Michael, Cara, Justin,
Andrew, Katherine and Samantha. He enjoyed spending time with his
children, working out and reading books on history, business and people
who have made a difference in the world.
Mike will be forever missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and
the entire community. On behalf of Indiana's Fifth Congressional
District, I extend my deepest condolences to Mike's family. Today I
join the community and the entire family in mourning the loss of Dr.
Michael A. Evans who made a difference in the world.
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