[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 3, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E201]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING MAYOR HAZELLE P. ROGERS

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 3, 2021

  Mr. HASTINGS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished 
Hazelle P. Rogers. On the eve of 25 years of life in public service, 
Mrs. Rogers has demonstrated her commitment to her friends and family, 
her community, and the state of Florida. Along the way, she has made 
history. Mrs. Rogers' first election in 1996 made her the first person 
from the Caribbean American community to be elected to office in the 
southeastern United States. Furthermore, she became the first Jamaican 
to be elected to the Florida House of Representatives.
  Mrs. Rogers has dedicated herself to the public and continues to give 
back to her community in the humblest of ways. In 2014, former 
Representative Rogers was a strong advocate for in-state tuition for 
undocumented students which earned her the Broward College 2014 Award 
for support of the `Florida Dreamers' Legislation. The communities Mrs. 
Rogers has led have always admired her leadership and commitment as she 
is also the recipient of honorable community awards such as the Florida 
Association of Counties' Champion Award; the Jamaican American Bar 
Association Legislative Award; and the Florida League of Cities' 
Legislative Appreciation Award for four consecutive years.
  In November, the city of Lauderdale Lakes elevated her to an 
outstanding victory with a 66 percent vote to the office of Mayor. As 
Mayor, economic empowerment and economic development for the 
underprivileged in her community are her passion and fortitude. Mayor 
Rogers continues to build consensus around issues and support programs 
that are lifting community members out of poverty and into financial 
stability.
  Madam Speaker, I extend my best wishes and regards to not only Mayor 
Rogers, but also to Mrs. Rogers' husband, Mr. Clifton Rogers; and the 
rest of her family and friends for an outstanding and wonderful life in 
public service.

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