[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 72 (Tuesday, May 12, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E678]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA'S BELOVED RODNEY 
                                 ROLLO

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 12, 2015

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the life and 
legacy of Northwest Florida's beloved Rodney Rollo. Rodney was a true 
patriot, and he will be greatly missed.
  Rodney was born in Pensacola, Florida and raised in neighboring Santa 
Rosa County, Florida. After graduating from Milton High School, Rodney 
answered the call of duty, enlisting in the United States Navy in 1947. 
After serving 20 years with honor and distinction, Rodney retired from 
the Navy in 1967 as a Chief Hospital Corpsman and moved to Washington 
D.C., where he worked as Chief of Administrative Services for the 
American Psychiatric Association. However, as with so many others born 
and raised along the Gulf Coast, Rodney returned to his hometown in 
1975, and he and his wife, Ann settled in Milton.
  Rodney was a proud lifelong Republican, and after moving back to 
Northwest Florida, he quickly immersed himself in local politics, 
becoming a leader in civil society. Rodney and Ann joined the Santa 
Rosa County Republican Executive Committee, and, with an unwavering 
commitment to advancing the conservative principles upon which our 
country was founded, they worked tirelessly to register Republicans 
across Santa Rosa County. In just over a decade, Rodney and Ann's 
efforts helped triple the number of registered Republicans in the 
county, and soon thereafter, every county elective office was held by a 
Republican. Rodney's leadership was recognized on many occasions, as he 
served multiple terms as Chairman of the Santa Rosa County Republican 
Executive Committee.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am honored to 
recognize the life and service of Rodney Rollo. He was a loving 
husband, patriot, and defender of freedom, and his immense 
contributions to Northwest Florida will be felt for years to come. My 
wife Vicki and I extend our deepest condolences and prayers to his 
sister, Betty Rollo Wolfe; nieces and nephews: Janet (Larry) Chambers, 
Tom (Sue) Palmer, Jeannie Cotton, Sam (Nancy) Palmer, John Palmer, 
Rebecca (Doug) Griener, and Sandra Clark, and the entire Rollo family.

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