[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 51 (Tuesday, March 21, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E235-E236]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING STEVEN ROGERS

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 21, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Yountville's Town Manager, Steven Rogers, for his excellent work 
serving our community and congratulate him as he begins his retirement.
  Mr. Rogers has been a devoted servant in California local governments 
for 37 years. He is the longest serving town manager in Napa Valley 
County history, being chosen in 2007 and serving for 15 years. Mr. 
Rogers was awarded Citizen of the Year by the Yountville's Chamber of 
Commerce in 2012. Under his leadership, Yountville navigated through 
challenges such as the Great Recession, Campbell wildfire outbreak, the 
Yountville mass shooting in 2018, and the COVID-19 global pandemic.
  In addition, Mr. Rogers is recognized for his contributions in 
bolstering Yountville's financial position. As Town Manager, Mr. Rogers 
is noted for delivering balanced budgets, having an influential role in 
creating the Town's Revenue Stabilization Fund and Napa County's 
Tourism Improvement District. Steve is also

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recognized for overseeing the construction of the Yountville Community 
Center, renovating the municipal wastewater treatment plant, and 
retrofitting Town Hall. Mr. Rogers has represented the town proudly 
through his roles on the Board of Directors of the California Insurance 
Risk Authority, Chair of the Napa County City Managers Group, and as 
the elected President of the League of California Cities City Managers 
Department.
  Mr. Rogers has been a champion of civil rights and ensuring a more 
sustainable Yountville. He worked with the Town Council in establishing 
a new flag policy to ensure the raising of the LGBTQ+ Rainbow Pride 
Flag during Pride Month. Mr. Rogers was influential in the adoption of 
pesticide bans, installation of electric vehicle charging stations, 
expansion of the Town's recycled water system, and more.
  When he is not serving the people of Yountville and California, Mr. 
Rogers is cheering on his alma mater's football team, the Michigan 
Wolverines.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Steven Rogers has not only served the Town of 
Yountville proudly, but the entire state of California. Mr. Rogers' 
positive influence will be felt for generations to come. Therefore, it 
is fitting and proper that we honor him today, thank him for his 
service, and congratulate him on his well-deserved retirement.