[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 13, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5958]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    REMEMBERING LLOYD KENNETH ROGERS

 Mr. PAUL. Madam President, I rise to honor a great Kentuckian, 
Lloyd Kenneth Rogers, who passed away on December 8, 2023, at the age 
of 90, following a recurrence of mantle cell lymphoma.
  Lloyd was born on June 10, 1933, in Bracken County, KY. Early in his 
life, he lost his father at a young age and spent time in an orphanage 
with his brother. However, despite these humble beginnings and 
challenges, he developed a resilience that would serve him well later 
in life.
  Lloyd was guided by his unwavering commitment to freedom and liberty. 
He demonstrated this in his service with the U.S. Navy and later 
through numerous leadership roles in his community. From his service as 
judge executive of Campbell County, KY, to his role as director of 
veteran Affairs for Congressman   Thomas Massie, to his advocacy of 
legislative reform for veterans, Lloyd embodied service before self and 
demonstrated his deep affection for this country and the men and women 
of our armed services. He put the needs of those around him first, and 
he never backed down when he believed he was fighting for what was 
right.
  Lloyd worked tirelessly to advocate for and encourage candidates for 
public office that he believed in. In my first campaign, he spent 
hours, braving all elements, putting up hundreds of signs supporting my 
candidacy for Senate, and in 2016, he organized a nationwide veteran's 
group for my Presidential campaign. I am grateful for the enthusiasm 
and support he showed me throughout the years.
  While we share in the great sadness of his passing, it is with great 
joy we look back at his life, his many accomplishments, and the 
positive impact he had on his community and Kentuckians across the 
Commonwealth. We honor Lloyd and his family, and may he rest in 
peace.

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