[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 167 (Thursday, November 21, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1732]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       HONORING THE ROGERS FAMILY

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                             HON. LEE TERRY

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 21, 2013

  Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Rogers' family for 
their commitment to volunteer their time and talents towards community 
service. They encourage one another to support their community through 
church, military, and school activities.
  Joel and Felicia Rogers are native Omahans who have given back to 
their community in a large way. On top of raising seven children, the 
Rogers' have maintained a strong ethic of serving their community 
through their faith service and commitment to excellence.
  Joel, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, currently serves 
as a Legislative Policy Analyst in the Commander's Action Group of the 
U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base. Joel points to his 
parents' strong support and his firm upbringing as the underpinning of 
his and Felicia's parenting and leadership strategies. During his 28-
year career in the military Joel has led major efforts for the Marine 
Corps both domestic and abroad. Joel's service has earned him the 
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, among many other 
accolades. Currently, Joel volunteers with the Papillion Recreation 
Organization (PRO), and supports the annual Toys for Tots drive put on 
by the Marine Corps.
  Felicia serves as the district director in my Omaha Congressional 
office. She is a highly skilled administrator with expertise built from 
service in public, private, and non-profit organizations. Felicia 
dedicates much of her time to faith based and school activities within 
our community. Some of her past community efforts have taken place with 
the Wesley House leadership academy, Toys for Tots, the Girls Club of 
Omaha, and as the 2nd Lieutenant with the 99th Pursuit Squadron of the 
Civil Air Patrol. Currently, the Rogers family actively participates at 
Life Church Omaha raising funds to send groups of missionaries to 
Zimbabwe and Haiti.
  Joel and Felicia have been blessed with seven children. Javin, the 
eldest, is the Product Launch Director for Kenexa. Clifton works as a 
design and production manager in the media/advertising industry, and is 
a professional musician on the side. Three of the Rogers' sons decided 
to take after their father and serve their country as United States 
Marines. Blake serves as a Staff Sergeant specializing in advanced 
communications. Darnell is a Sergeant specializing in imagery analysis. 
Dwayne, a Corporal in the Marine Reserves, is currently a college 
student in Omaha. Ryan, 11, is a fifth grader in the Papillion La-Vista 
school district and an active baseball and basketball player. Zoe, 11, 
and the only daughter in the Rogers family is also a fifth grader and 
plays volleyball for Team Dazzle in Papillion.

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