[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2218]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF JACK RODGERS

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                       HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 8, 2006

  Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
extensive public service of one of Columbus, Georgia's finest 
residents, Jack Rodgers.
  Jack is retiring from the Columbus Council this year after more than 
20 years of service. Jack first came to Columbus in 1961, when it was a 
very different place. He has worked for Ford Motor Company, and also 
served as the chairman and CEO of his own mortgage company.
  But serving in the corporate world was not enough for Jack--he began 
his service in the realm of government as well, winning election to the 
Columbus Council and then being elected as Mayor Pro Tem in January of 
1999. Through his service on the Columbus Council, Jack has served as 
Budget Committee chairman and Ethics Committee chairman. He has been a 
delegate to the National League of Cities, and has been heavily 
involved in the Georgia Municipal Association, including service as a 
Finance Committee Member.
  Jack has also served in a number of community organizations, 
including Rotary, and taught at Chattahoochee Valley Community College 
for 7 years.
  Jack loves his family, and has been married to his wife, Barbara, for 
43 years. They have two children and four grandchildren.
  Although we hate to see Jack finish his service in the government 
arena, we are grateful that he will continue to be involved in the 
community as he moves into retirement.
  Mr. Speaker, Jack Rodgers provides a role model to us all of service 
to others, and we are extremely grateful for his dedication.

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