[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23452]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING J.D. ROGERS

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 8, 2004

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to pay tribute to 
Mr. J.D. Rogers, III, who on September 18, 2004 was honored during the 
UAW Local 599 Walter Reuther award ceremony in Flint, Michigan for his 
contributions as the longest-serving production committeeman in the 
history of the Local.
  J.D. Rogers began his leadership career within UAW Local 599 in 1976 
when he was elected as Alternative Committeeman. One month after 
assuming his post he was elected to fulfill the position of the 
recently resigned Committeeman. His superior leadership skills and 
support of the union membership granted him several unopposed elections 
to this post.
  J.D. is committed to fulfilling Walter Reuther's mission of helping 
people, and ensuring human dignity and social justice for all. His hard 
work and dedication to the duties of his elected position is 
commendable. His deeds are self evident in the faith the members of 599 
have bestowed upon him in allowing him to be re-elected. His service to 
the UAW extends many years and is highly regarded.
  Mr. Speaker, many people have greatly benefited from the leadership 
and service of Mr. J.D. Rogers. His commitment to the UAW membership is 
unwavering. I ask my colleagues in the 108th Congress to please join me 
in congratulating him on obtaining his mark in history and in wishing 
him the very best in future endeavors.

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