[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26310]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



       HONORING STANLEY ROGERS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 13, 2001

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to 
pay tribute to a man who has been active in the New Haven community for 
nearly 50 years. Today, I am pleased to join family, friends, and 
colleagues in wishing Stanley Rogers the very best as he celebrates his 
retirement.
  A lifelong New Haven resident, Stanley has served his community in a 
variety of ways throughout his life. For forty-two years, he worked at 
G&O, a manufacturing company which made automotive parts. During his 
tenure at G&O, Stanley became the first African-American to serve as 
President of the United Auto Workers in Connecticut--fighting for 
better wages, more comprehensive health benefits, and safer work 
environments for his membership. In addition to his career with G&O, 
Stanley also served on the Redevelopment Agency with former Mayor 
Richard Lee in a time when New Haven underwent one of its most sweeping 
economic redevelopment periods. It was also during this time that 
Stanley presented the first affirmative action plan for minority hiring 
in the building trades to the Redevelopment Agency. His actions went a 
long way in assuring good jobs for New Haven's minority communities.
  Stanley has also been involved with the local municipal government 
for nearly 20 years. He was first elected to New Haven's Board of 
Alderman in 1981 where he served as its president Pro Tempore from 1992 
to 1994 and for 3 years as the chairman of the Board's Black and 
Hispanic Caucus. His dedication and commitment to New Haven's 22nd Ward 
made a real difference in the lives of so many. After his tenure on the 
Board of Alderman, Stanley served three terms as the city/ town clerk--
a position from which he retired earlier this year.
  Stanley's involvement with the New Haven community stretches far 
beyond his professional and political career. His participation in a 
number of local civic and service organizations reflect his personal 
commitment to enriching the lives of our fellow citizens. The United 
Way, the Private Industry Council, and the Dixwell Community 
Development Corporation are just a few who have benefitted from his 
time and efforts.
  I am pleased to rise today to extend my deepest thanks and 
appreciation to Stanley Rogers for his invaluable contributions to our 
community and my very best wishes as he enjoys his retirement.

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