[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 25, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E583]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LATE CHARLES WILLIAM ROGER

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                     HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR.

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2006

  Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor a man 
who will long be remembered for his devotion to his family, church, 
community and nation. Charlie Roger of New Iberia, LA, died last month 
following heart complications he experienced during surgery.
  A native of Lafayette and a resident of New Iberia for 15 years, 
Charlie was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his military 
service, Charlie continued to exemplify the Marine code of ``Semper 
Fidelis'' by serving as an officer with the Lafayette Police 
Department, ultimately retiring as a Captain. I came to know Charlie 
through his most recent service as a Court Security Officer at the 
Federal Court House in Lafayette, where my office is located. I will 
always remember his smiling face as he walked the halls of the 
courthouse, keeping the building safe for my staff and the many other 
employees who worked there everyday.
  Outside of his public service, Charlie also worked as a limousine 
driver for Mary Ellen's Bridal Shop on weekends. He was also an 
exceptionally talented musician, and was well known for playing the 
drums in his own band, ``Charlie Roger and the Lafayette Playboys,'' or 
playing the scrub board with ``Kenny and the Heart Breakers.'' Most 
recently, Charlie was awarded the Cajun French Music Association 
``First New CD of the Year 2006 Award.''
  In his off time, Charlie enjoyed working out and weight lifting at 
Red Lerille's Health Club. He was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 
Catholic Community in Broussard, and also remained a member of the 
Marine Corps League and Fraternal Order of Police Officers.
  I ask my colleagues here in the House of Representatives to join me 
in paying tribute to the memory of this outstanding public servant and 
in offering our deepest condolences to his wife, Debbie Picard Roger; 
his son Charles ``C.J.'' Jude Roger; his sister Nelda Powell; and his 
brother Joseph Roger.

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