[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 113 (Wednesday, July 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1098]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         CARL ROGERS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 13, 2016

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor my friend 
Representative Carl Rogers on his 22-year career in the state 
legislature and congratulate him on his retirement.
  Carl Rogers represented Georgia's 29th District from 1995 to June 30, 
2016. He served in both parties under 4 governors in the Georgia House, 
capping off his tenure as a Republican under longtime friend, Governor 
Nathan Deal.
  Carl understood that what he did was not just a job, but a way of 
life. He put his whole heart into serving his constituents and the 
state of Georgia. For more than 20 years, he has been a highly 
respected and the very definition of a citizen legislator.
  I would also like to commend Carl's wife, Linda. Linda has played an 
integral role, serving as Carl's aide and attending countless meetings 
and functions over the years. I know that Linda is looking forward to 
spending more, well-deserved, quality time with her husband of 49 
years.
  Carl and Linda Rogers have two grown children and seven 
grandchildren, one of whom, Hartley Carter, has served as an intern in 
both my Gainesville and Washington offices. Like a true Georgian, Carl 
is looking forward to taking his grandsons hunting and fishing, 
focusing on being a good father, grandfather, and husband.
  I want to thank Representative Carl Rogers for the tremendous work he 
has done for the state of Georgia. We love you Carl and we wish you the 
best.

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