[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 34 (Thursday, February 23, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3069-S3070]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      IN HONOR OF CHARLIE RODGERS

 Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, it is with great sadness that I 
rise today to honor an outstanding Kentuckian who recently passed away. 
Charlie Rodgers of Hopkins County, KY was an outstanding citizen as 
well as a leader in his profession and community.
  Mr. Rodgers gave wholeheartedly to his community. Mr. Rodgers was the 
retired owner of Hales Furniture Store. During his lifetime he served 
as president of the Downtown Retail Merchants Association, president of 
the Rotary Club, chairman of the Salvation Army, and charter member of 
the Salvation Army Board of Directors. Mr. Rodgers was also the 
recipient of the Salvation Army's Other Award. He was a member of the 
Providence Rural Methodist Church and dedicated many hours to religious 
service.
  Mr Rodgers was actively involved in both local and State level 
politics. He served as a leader in the development of the Republican 
Party in his county. Mr. Rodgers served on the State Board of Elections 
for two 4-year terms, and was as member of the State Republican Party 
for 20 years. Although he had always shown an interest in politics, he 
never sought election to public office until 1993 when he ran for the 
third district magistrate seat. He won this election upsetting a long 
time democratic stronghold.
  While we all admire Mr. Rodgers' success in serving his community, 
church, and the Republican Party to the best of his ability, I believe 
that Charlie Rodgers was even more prosperous as an individual. All who 
encountered him knew that they were dealing with a true Kentucky 
gentlemen. He was looked upon as a very honest, kind, and compassionate 
man.
  Charlie Rodgers, and his wife Peggy, are both long-time friends of 
mine. Mr. 
[[Page S3070]]  President, I can say with great certainty that his 
commitment to integrity and honesty was unwavering and shone through in 
everything that he was involved in.
  Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Charlie 
Rodgers. Hopkins County will certainly miss his presence and sense of 
devotion. I am confident that Mr. Rodgers strength of character and 
breadth of accomplishment will remain a standard of excellence for 
generations to come.


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