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Maine House honors the late Jeffrey Evangelos and Verna Hammond with legislative sentiments
Summary
The House paused for tributes to former Rep. Jeffrey Evangelos and Verna Hammond, heard extended floor memories from colleagues and adopted sentiments, with family members recognized in the gallery.
Lawmakers spent substantial time on Feb. 24 honoring the life and public service of the late Jeffrey Evangelos and reading a sentiment for Verna Hammond of Belgrade.
Representative Plucker and several colleagues described Evangelos' decades of advocacy for incarcerated people, his service in local government and the Legislature, and his persistence while undergoing medical treatment. Colleagues recounted personal stories of his prison visits and legal assistance to incarcerated people and asked the chamber to record condolences and a moment of silence. Family members, including Carolyn York and children, were recognized in the gallery.
Representative Frost read a sentiment honoring Verna Hammond, noting her long service in business and community volunteering; members observed Hammond's contributions to local enterprise and civic life. The House adopted the sentiments and ordered them sent for concurrence.
Members emphasized Evangelos' commitment to criminal-justice reform and told stories of his hands-on work for inmates and families, describing his legacy of empathy and second-chance advocacy.
