[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 168 (Friday, November 22, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1756]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


               TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE JOSEPH B. ROGERS

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                           HON. MIKE COFFMAN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 22, 2013

  Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember Joseph B. Rogers 
of Denver, Colorado, whom we lost on October 7th of this year. Born in 
Omaha, Nebraska, at an early age Joe moved with his family to Colorado 
where he would spend the rest of his life. Colorado has lost a 
political pioneer and an outstanding advocate for civil rights and 
Western values.
  Joe attended Colorado State University, where he graduated with a 
degree in Business Administration and then went on to law school at 
Arizona State University, where he won the national American Bar 
Association Negotiation competition. Following law school, Joe returned 
home to serve his fellow Coloradans. He was known for practicing pro 
bono legal services for the poor in southeast Colorado before he went 
on to practice law at one of Colorado's top law firms. Joe began his 
career in public service as a legislative aide to Former U.S. Senator 
Hank Brown (R-CO).
  Joe Rogers was a dedicated public servant who always gave his 
wholehearted effort to fight for what he believed was best for 
Colorado. Joe was a member of the National Commission on the Voting 
Rights Act and received the Trumpet Award from the Turner Broadcasting 
System in recognition of his hard work and dedication to the African-
American community. Joe went on to serve as Colorado's second African-
American and youngest ever Lieutenant Governor from 1999 to 2003. He 
was driven by his will to serve the people of Colorado and he will 
truly be missed.
  Joe Rogers is survived by his wife, Juanita Kay Rogers, and their 
three children: Trent Rogers, Jordan Rogers, and Haley Rogers. Joe's 
dedication to public service is truly an inspiration to all Coloradans 
and it is with much sadness that we say goodbye. Mr. Speaker, it is an 
honor to recognize Lieutenant Governor Joe Rogers for a lifetime of 
achievement and hard work for the people of Colorado.

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