[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 163 (Wednesday, October 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF A FIERCE ADVOCATE AND VITAL 
        MEMBER OF THE TAMPA BAY COMMUNITY, ROGER A. VAUGHAN, JR.

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                           HON. KATHY CASTOR

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2019

  Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
the life and contributions of a fierce advocate and vital member of the 
Tampa Bay community, Roger A. Vaughan, Jr. who passed away on July 3, 
2019, at the age of 84. Roger positively impacted Tampa Bay in 
innumerable ways. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jean, their 4 
children, 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 4 siblings.
  Roger was born in Washington, D.C. and attended St. Anselm's high 
school. He graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 
Kings Point, New York, and earned his law degree from George Washington 
University. Roger was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1964, and just 
three years later co-founded his own law firm, located in beautiful 
downtown Tampa. Roger became a nationally respected maritime lawyer and 
represented the claimants in the Sunshine Skyway Bridge case. Roger 
fought for the victims of one of the worst bridge disasters in history 
after a freighter ship struck a pier supporting the Sunshine Skyway 
Bridge. His efforts ensured that the victims and their families were 
properly compensated and that those at fault were held responsible.
  Roger was beloved in the community for his generosity, his selfless 
disposition to serving those in need and loyal devotion to his family. 
He also dedicated a large part of his life to helping seamen, other 
maritime workers and the maritime legal community. He co-authored: 
``Maritime Law & Practice,'' The Florida Bar, 1980 Education, 1987 
Edition.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the citizens of Florida and my neighbors 
across Tampa Bay, I am proud to honor Roger A. Vaughan, Jr. Roger 
represents the best Tampa has to offer, his advocacy on behalf of 
victims and families in the Tampa Bay community is worthy of our 
respect. Roger A. Vaughan, Jr. leaves behind a legacy of fierce 
advocacy, service and family. His legacy is cemented into the history 
of our community and will never be forgotten.

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