[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 143 (Tuesday, October 6, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2451]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF REVEREND FRED ROGERS UPON HIS 40TH ANNIVERSARY AS 
                 PASTOR OF MILTON FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 6, 2009

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Reverend Frederick E. Rogers upon his 40th anniversary as pastor of 
Milton First Assembly of God in Milton, Florida. He is a true spiritual 
and community leader, and I am humbled to honor such a dedicated 
servant of God.
  Pastor Rogers is a lifelong Floridian who has always been dedicated 
to the church. He graduated from Milton High School and received his 
undergraduate degree from Southeastern Bible Institute in Lakeland, 
Florida. In 1957, he married Jacquelyn Shelton, and the couple recently 
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Pastor Fred and Jackie 
pioneered a church in Eustis, Florida, and then moved on to pastor 
churches in Greensboro and then Panama City. In August of 1969, they 
returned to Milton and began pasturing at Milton First Assembly of God.
  Pastor Rogers has led a life of service. He has served in a variety 
of roles for the church, and is currently the Executive Presbyter in 
the West District of Florida. He has been a member of the Milton 
Kiwanis Club since 1970, and served as its president from 1977-1978. In 
1977, he was named Santa Rosa county Chamber of Commerce Man of the 
Year for his continued dedication.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am 
privileged to honor Fred Rogers on his 40 years with Milton First 
Assembly of God. Pastor Rogers is a Northwest Florida leader and part 
of the fabric of our community. My wife Vicki and I wish the best for 
continued growth and service to Reverend Fred Rogers, his wife Jackie, 
his children Andy, Robin, and Cheri, his grandchildren, and the entire 
Milton First Assembly of God church family.

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