[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 7 (Monday, January 13, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E52]
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                         HONORING GLORIA ROGERS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 13, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
jovial and ambitious woman Ms. Gloria Rogers. Gloria has shown what can 
be done through hard work, dedication and a desire to achieve.
  Gloria Rogers, a resident of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, was born on 
March 26, 1966 to Alean and Robert. She is a graduate of Rolling Fork 
High School located in Rolling Fork, MS. After graduation Gloria 
enrolled at Hinds Community College for one semester before moving to 
Panama City, Panama for three years.
  In November 1987 Gloria moved to Edwards Air Force Base in California 
where she attended Lancaster Community College. She later moved to San 
Diego, California and attended San Diego Community College. Gloria then 
attended Marie College of Medical Careers where she received her 
certification as Medical Assistant. She began work at Balboa Naval 
Hospital and the Gastroenterologist Clinic upon receiving her 
certification.
  Gloria later moved to Altamonte Springs, Florida where she lived for 
three years before returning to Mississippi in 1998. Upon her return to 
Rolling Fork, Mississippi, Gloria landed a job as a dispatcher for the 
Sharkey County Sheriff Department. She later began working as a 
dispatcher in Leland, MS. While working for Leland Police Department, 
Gloria decided at the ripe age of 38 to go to the Police Academy and 
become a police officer.
  After graduating from the Police Academy, Gloria served in the 
capacities of Officer, Investigator, Shift Supervisor while working for 
the Leland Police Department. Upon leaving the Leland Police Department 
she took a job as a Probation Offic the Mississippi Department of 
Correction Greenville, MS. Currently, Gloria is a School Resource 
Officer for the Leland School District Security Officer for Kroger 
stores.
  Gloria has two children: Kendrick and Brittany and three 
grandchildren: Jaylin, Justin and Kenya. She enjoys being a 
grandmother.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join m in recognizing Ms. Gloria 
Rogers for her dedication for change and serving her community.

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