[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 45 (Friday, March 10, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H2994]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                                FOR TOM

  (Mrs. SEASTRAND asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. SEASTRAND. Mr. Speaker, after dealing with special groups 
looking out for their own self-interest in the Nation's Capitol, we 
sometimes feel the creeping cynicism. It takes a strong example of 
people helping people to turn that cynicism into optimism for the 
future.
  Tom Rogers has been a community leader and elected public servant in 
Santa Barbara County for more than a decade. Unfortunately Tom has been 
diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. Now our community is pulling 
together to show our appreciation for a man who served our community 
with distinction by declaring this Tom Rogers Month. Friends and 
strangers alike are setting up community events to raise funds for the 
Rogers family. I would like to quote from a Santa Barbara News-Press 
editorial, ``Former Santa Barbara Supervisor Tom Rogers has been dealt 
a tough hand, but he has faced the last few difficult years with 
confidence, good humor, and stunning graciousness.'' Mr. Speaker, while 
Tom Rogers Month ends March 17, Tom's effect on our community and his 
efforts to make it a better place to live, work, and raise a family 
will never end. God bless you, Tom.

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