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Paul Rogers Obituary
Rogers died Monday morning at a rehabilitation hospital in Washington, his brother, Doyle Rogers, said. He had recently undergone an operation for lung cancer.
"He was a very popular congressman," Doyle Rogers said. "Never had any shadow of anything that was improper during his whole term in office."
Elected in Florida to fill a seat left vacant by his father's death, Paul Rogers served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1955 to 1979. His nickname came from his position as chairman of the House Subcommittee on Health and the Environment for eight years. He also left a legacy of health care legislation, including his work on the National Cancer Act of 1971, the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Air Act.
Rogers joined the law firm of Hogan & Hartson after leaving Congress. The federal courthouse in West Palm Beach bears his name.
Rogers is survived by his wife, daughter and grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements have not been set.
Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press
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Rochelle King
November 6, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers. I am glad for having met Mr. Rogers in June as we celebrated his birthday. I found him to be a charming and gracious host. Thank you for including me.
Jaye Ross
October 18, 2008
Laing
It has been a while since I have seen you but I wanted to send my condolences and prayers to you and your family. I just recently (September 29) lost my father so I can truly understand your lost.
Jaye (NCS class of 81)
Henryk Zaleski
October 15, 2008
Rest in peace.
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Rodney Colling
October 14, 2008
So-long Mr. Rogers. I hope they put up a memorial to you in the halls of Washington's great buildings. Those who follow you, and yes, those who are still there could learn from your living example of honesty and integrity.
D. ZIMMERMAN
October 14, 2008
REST IN PEACE PAUL G. ROGERS
Scott
October 14, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of Mr.Rodger's passing. He will long be remembered. May the words at Revelation 21:4 bring you much comfort at this time.
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