[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 196 (Monday, December 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1558]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING MAYOR PRO-TEM ROGER HAAS FOR 22 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY 
                             OF KANNAPOLIS

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 9, 2019

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mayor Pro-Tem Roger 
Haas for 22 years of public service to the City of Kannapolis, located 
in North Carolina's Eighth Congressional District.
  Over the years, Roger has played an instrumental role in shaping the 
history of Kannapolis. He was first elected to the Kannapolis City 
Council in 1997 and retires today as Mayor Pro-Tem. Admired by his 
colleagues, Roger has twice been appointed as Mayor Pro-Tem due to his 
innovative vision for our community.
  Roger has led a career of distinction and is an effective, prolific 
leader. He has served on the boards of the Kannapolis Rotary Club, 
American Red Cross, Kannapolis Chamber of Commerce, United Way, 
Concord-Kannapolis Transit Authority; and as the Cabarrus County 
Tourism Authority Chair, Partners for Progress Chair, and Cabarrus 
County Planning & Zoning Commission Chair.
  During his tenure with the Kannapolis City Council, Roger worked 
tirelessly to construct the Kannapolis Train Station, North Carolina 
Research Campus, Albemarle waterline, and Kannapolis City Hall & Police 
Headquarters. More recently, he has been a key figure in the 
redevelopment of downtown Kannapolis and due to his leadership, the 
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Sports & Entertainment Venue will open next 
year.
  An extraordinary public servant, Roger has guided Kannapolis through 
a period of unpredicted growth. I know I speak for everyone in our 
community when I say we are truly grateful for his unwavering service 
and cannot thank him enough. I would like to offer my sincerest 
appreciation and wish him success in his future endeavors.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in honoring Mayor Pro-Tem Roger 
Haas for his 22 years of public service to our community.

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