[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1365]
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                HONORING THE SERVICE OF WARREN P. ROGERS

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2014

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lexington, Kentucky 
native and businessman Warren P. Rogers for his efforts to find 
creative solutions to public infrastructure financing as a champion of 
``P3'' public-private partnerships in Kentucky.
  As the federal budget faces continued challenges with autopilot 
spending programs and a massive federal debt crowding out other 
spending priorities, we must continue to look for creative solutions to 
fund public projects. In Kentucky, Warren Rogers has worked with the 
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Associated General Contractors of 
Kentucky, the League of Cities and several other organizations to 
champion H.B. 407, a bill that would clarify the rules to allow for 
private-public partnerships--often referred to as P3s--by the state and 
local governments in Kentucky.
  These partnerships are already a tool used by 30 other states, 
creating greater private-sector involvement and investment in public 
works, leading to better predictability, less risk and less cost for 
taxpayers.
  Mr. Rogers helped organize and co-chaired the Kentucky Chamber's P3 
coalition and testified on behalf of the legislation before committees 
to encourage its passage. Ultimately, the legislation passed both 
houses of the Kentucky General Assembly with large bipartisan 
majorities--27-9 in the Senate and 86-9 in the House. While the 
Governor found cause to veto this legislation, the broad bipartisan 
support it enjoys will no doubt lead to its passage once again in 2015.
  On behalf of Kentucky's Sixth Congressional District, I would like to 
thank Warren Rogers for his work to protect and improve Kentucky's 
public infrastructure.

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