[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16211]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                   TRIBUTE TO IRENE DICKERSON ROGERS

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                         HON. LINDSEY O. GRAHAM

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2001

  Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Mrs. Irene 
Dickerson Rogers of Pelzer, South Carolina. Mrs. Rogers has lead an 
extraordinary life of service to our state and to our country.
  An educator for the past 61 years, Mrs. Rogers has extended her time 
and talents to students ranging from elementary to high school. Of her 
61 years spent teaching, 43 were in the public school system of 
Anderson County, the rest of the time she lead adult education classes. 
A mathematics major with a degree from Lander University in Greenwood, 
South Carolina, Mrs. Rogers has spent the majority of her career as an 
educator in the field of mathematics. While most of her years teaching 
mathematics were spent with middle and high school students, Mrs. 
Rogers has also generously given her time teaching classes to help 
better prepare adults entering into job fields associated with higher 
mathematic skills.
  I am exceptionally proud, Mr. Speaker, to make special note that Mrs. 
Rogers was recently and deservedly awarded the Order of the Silver 
Crescent, one of the most prestigious awards from the South Carolina 
Governor. The order of the Silver Crescent is reserved for those South 
Carolinians who have demonstrated service to our state well beyond 
their call of duty. With over 61 years of service in education to the 
Palmetto State, Mrs. Rogers has not only demonstrated remarkable energy 
and love of her job, but has set an example for all of us to follow. 
Her belief that each student should be given the maximum opportunity to 
succeed has left a mark on the schools for whom she has worked, and 
more importantly, on the students, parents, and communities to whom she 
has given so much of her time.
  I believe it to be of the utmost importance to recognize that not 
only did Mrs. Rogers directly impact the education of the students in 
her classroom, but her dedication to her students has impacted the 
lives of the families and communities within and around the schools. As 
a teacher, Mrs. Rogers imparted valuable knowledge to her students; as 
a South Carolinian she has demonstrated drive and dedication in 
ensuring a bright future for our state that makes us all proud.
  Today Mrs. Rogers is an active member of the Pelzer, South Carolina 
community. A mother of three and a grandmother of two, Mrs. Rogers 
continues to pass along her love of teaching to her family and friends.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope that this body will join me today in honoring 
Mrs. Irene Dickerson Rogers.

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