[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 23, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7225]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   COMMEMORATING PASTOR R. L. ROGERS

  (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. VEASEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life of 
Pastor R. L. Rogers, a good friend, a man of God, a community leader, 
father, and husband. Pastor Rogers transitioned from labor to eternal 
reward this past weekend.
  Pastor Rogers attended high school in south Texas before graduating 
from the Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. Pastor 
Roger's time in seminary started his journey in faith and helping our 
community that expanded over five decades.
  Pastor Rogers was the founder and the only pastor for 53 years of the 
Harvey Avenue Baptist Church, a place of worship that is a cornerstone 
in the Fort Worth community. That was only the beginning of his 
accomplishments.
  Pastor Rogers was also an avid volunteer for important causes like 
mentoring the youth in our community and serving as a chaplain at the 
Tarrant County Jail. He was also a nationally known evangelist, a 
pastor, and Gospel preacher.
  Pastor Rogers was a pillar in the community spending his 53 years 
teaching and encouraging the word of God. It was an honor to know 
Pastor Rogers and just to know the legacy that he has left behind in 
our community.
  My heartfelt condolences to his family. We thank you for sharing 
Pastor Rogers with us in the Fort Worth community for so long.

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