[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 151 (Thursday, November 18, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1970-E1971]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO CHARLES L. ``CHUCK'' ROGERS

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                          HON. MARY BONO MACK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 18, 2010

  Mrs. BONO MACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Charles 
L. ``Chuck'' Rogers, a distinguished and honorable man who made many 
selfless contributions to our nation with his service to country in the 
United States Army and throughout his remarkable life. Mr. Rogers was 
the patriarch of a wonderful family and someone I was honored to know 
and call friend. Sadly, Mr. Rogers passed away on October 29, 2010, at 
the age of 79 surrounded by his beloved family in Pasadena, California. 
I ask all of my colleagues to join with me today in saluting this 
outstanding American.
  Mr. Rogers was born in San Diego in October of 1931. He graduated 
from San Diego High School in 1949, and went on to attend UC Berkeley 
before transferring to Stanford University where he received his A.B. 
Degree in 1953. Mr. Rogers went on to serve in the Counter Intelligence 
Corps (CIC) of the United States Army for two years, and then went on 
to attend Stanford Law School earning his Juris Doctorate in 1957.
  While serving in the CIC, Mr. Rogers was stationed on the East Coast 
where he met his beloved wife, Marion Booth, a secondary schoolteacher. 
In 1955, Charles and Marion married in Hamden, Connecticut where they 
began their lifelong partnership, and raising their six children.
  Mr. Rogers will always be remembered for his love of family, his 
endless generosity, his ever-present sharp wit and sarcastic humor, and 
his strength of character and personal integrity. A man of devotion, 
Mr. Rogers consistently supported the Catholic Church and was appointed 
a Knight of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre.
  Known for his mastery of impeccable writing, Mr. Rogers became a 
partner, and practiced with the law firm of Lawler, Felix and Hall

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in Los Angeles for most of his career. His most prominent matters 
related to the telecommunications industry. Mr. Rogers served on or 
chaired various Bar committees and also valued the camaraderie of his 
fellow members of the Bar as a member of The Chancery Club of Los 
Angeles.
  The youngest of three brothers, Charles adored his brothers: Joseph 
W., the late Michael C. and John F. ``Jack''. They stayed close 
throughout their lives and enjoyed their time together.
  Charles is survived by Marion, his wife of nearly 55 years; their six 
children, Pamela Burton (John), David (Vicky), Albie, Marion Riley 
Campbell (Robin), Charles (Anne), and Sarah Krappman (Matthew); their 
15 grandchildren (Timothy, Nancy, Lisa, Sarah, Renee and Michelle 
Burton; Ryan and Spencer Rogers; Liam Riley, Marion Riley Campbell and 
Eileen Riley Campbell; Brian and Thomas Rogers; and Charles and Kevin 
Krappman); two brothers, Joe and Jack, and numerous nieces and nephews.
  Mr. Rogers will be remembered by his dear family and friends as a 
dedicated family man who rendered tireless service to those who had the 
opportunity to associate with him.
  Madam Speaker, I once again pay tribute to this great American and 
family man. His life was a testament to patriotism and the importance 
of family, and I am honored to speak on his behalf today. I encourage 
my colleagues to join me in recognizing and celebrating the life of Mr. 
Charles Lightwood Rogers.

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