[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 208 (Wednesday, December 9, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H7094]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





             HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF RONALD ROGERS

  (Mrs. DEMINGS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and 
legacy of Mr. Ronald Rogers. Ron dedicated his life to public service 
and to creating opportunities for young people.
  Ron was a proud member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and a 
graduate of Florida A&M University. But above all, he was a proud 
graduate of Jones High School, and he loved the students with all of 
his heart and soul.
  As founder and president of the Orlando chapter of 100 Black Men of 
America, he worked hard to mentor students and provide scholarships and 
other resources to help them during their college years.
  Ron also served in numerous leadership roles, including as city 
administrator for the historic town of Eatonville, where his vision for 
Eatonville helped pave the way for the town's success today.
  Ron never stopped, paused, or exhaled. He had an unwavering sense of 
urgency about serving his community, about making his community better.
  Ron Rogers truly made a difference in the lives of others, and we are 
so grateful for a life well-lived.

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