[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 35 (Friday, February 25, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E176]
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                    TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF ROY TAYLOR

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 25, 2022

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the memory of Roy Taylor, a long-time friend and business leader in 
Somerset, Kentucky.
  Roy and I shared a passion for broadcasting and advancing 
communications in rural southern Kentucky. He was incredibly talented 
in the world of technology and telecommunications. In fact, during his 
time with the U.S. Army, he was part of Special Forces and worked with 
the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he led 
highly classified military operations. Our nation owes Roy a great debt 
of gratitude for his brave service and dedication to our country.
  When he returned home, Roy used his military training and education 
to advance telecommunications in the Lake Cumberland region. He first 
worked in sales and transmitter maintenance with WSSC radio and later 
invested in WTLO radio in Somerset, Kentucky. A visionary for 
telecommunications in our rural region, Roy was always one step ahead 
to connect our communities to the rest of the world through 
broadcasting access. He became a forerunner in the cable television 
industry through Burnside Comex Cable TV, writing franchise agreements 
and expanding access in our small communities. Thanks to his foresight 
and diligence, he literally crossed bridges for the first time, 
bringing cable to the city of Burnside and Burnside Marina. Following 
his success in the cable industry, Roy established CNl Wireless to 
focus on broadband connectivity in our rural region.
  I frequently sought Roy's advice over the years and counted him as a 
trusted confidant and advisor. We sorted out a number of challenges and 
strategies together over lunch or a round of golf, because he believed 
in making the most out of every day; work was the main topic of 
conversation for Roy in every situation. He always stayed busy, 
focusing his time and energy on projects that could create more jobs 
and develop new opportunities for the Lake Cumberland region.
  We have made great strides to advance technology across southern and 
eastern Kentucky over the last 40 years, thanks to leaders like Roy 
Taylor, who committed a lifetime of work and expertise to help make our 
rural region a better place to live. My wife Cynthia and l extend our 
deepest heartfelt sympathies to the Taylor family and all those who 
were blessed to know our loyal friend.

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