[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 24]
[Senate]
[Page 33302]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO MAJOR THOMAS A. ROGERS.

  Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I rise to recognize MAJ Thomas A. 
Rogers, Jr. of the U.S. Air Force for the exceptional work he rendered 
this past year while serving as a legislative fellow on my staff. Major 
Rogers is completing his Capitol Hill fellowship this month, and it is 
my hope that he has benefited as much from this experience as have I 
from having him on my staff.
  In 1995, after his graduation from the Washington University Law 
School in St. Louis, Major Rogers received his commission in the U.S. 
Air Force. Since that time Major Rogers has served at base legal 
offices from Korea to Germany, as an area defense counsel, as the 
deputy chief, plans and requirements, Air Force Legal Information 
Services, and as an instructor at the Air Force Judge Advocate General 
School. Major Rogers has also deployed to Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan 
in support of the global war on terror. Major Rogers has received 
numerous awards and commendations during his service including the 
Bronze Star and the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal. He was also 
honored in 2005 as the 20th Air Force Outstanding Young Judge Advocate.
  Mr. President, I want to give my heartfelt thank you to Thom for his 
service. His eagerness to tackle issues which were new to him and to 
advance the goals I have set for my staff on behalf of both the men and 
women of the Armed Forces and the citizens of New Mexico were truly 
commendable. I have no doubt that as Thom continues his military 
career, he will achieve great things for both the U.S. Air Force and 
his country, and I wish him the very best of luck in all his future 
endeavors.

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