[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 26 (Thursday, March 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING NANNIE PARKS ROGERS AS THE 1999 NCNW APPRECIATION AWARD 
                               RECIPIENT

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2000

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to 
join the New Haven National Council of Negro Women in posthumously 
honoring my good friend, Nannie Parks Rogers, with their annual 
appreciation award.
  Each year the NCNW of New Haven recognizes outstanding men, women, 
and youngsters for their efforts on behalf of our community. These 
annual awards honor individuals who have reached out to the community 
and dedicated themselves to the continued improvement and enhancement 
of Greater New Haven.
  Nan Rogers was an extraordinary figure who enriched the lives of 
everyone she touched. Spending more than forty years in the field of 
education, Nan worked closely with people as both an educator and 
counselor. Her dedication and strong belief in the vital importance of 
education led her through an unparalleled career. Nan valued the 
opportunities her career offered--from young children beginning their 
formal education, to teens as they made their choices about life, and 
finally to adults returning to college and restructuring their lives.
  A longtime resident of the Newhallville neighborhood in New Haven, 
Nan was an active member in many organizations throughout the city. 
Among the myriad of activities she was involved in were her memberships 
in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, the National Council of Negro Women, 
the Mary B. Ashford Adult Services Center, the NAACP, the Business and 
Professional Women's Club, and the Inner City Day Care Council, Inc. 
Nan is also credited as a founder of the African American Women's 
Agenda, a community based group whose goal is to address the issues 
affecting African American women and to ensure that their voices are 
heard, both locally and nationally. Nan was a true advocate for her 
community, striving to enhance the quality of life for our children and 
families.
  Sadly, Nan passed away in March of this year at the age of 70. I am 
fortunate enough to have known Nan and blessed to have called her my 
friend. I would like to extend my sincere sympathies to her daughter, 
Robin, grandchildren, Marcus and Sarah, family, and friends. Nan will 
certainly be missed but her contributions will not be forgotten. I am 
truly honored to stand today to pay tribute to Nannie Parks Rogers as 
the recipient of the 1999 NCNW Appreciation Award Recipient.

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