Andrea Seastrand: “after dealing with special groups looking out for their own self-interest in the Nation's Capitol, we sometimes feel the…”

“after dealing with special groups looking out for their own self-interest in the Nation's Capitol, we sometimes feel the creeping cynicism. It takes a strong example of people helping people to turn that cynicism into optimism for the future. Tom Rogers has been a community leader and elected public servant in Santa Barbara County for more than a decade. Unfortunately Tom has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. Now our community is pulling together to show our appreciation for a man who served our community with distinction by declaring this Tom Rogers Month. Friends and strangers alike are setting up community events to raise funds for the Rogers family. I would like to quote from a Santa Barbara News-Press editorial, ``Former Santa Barbara Supervisor Tom Rogers has been dealt a tough hand, but he has faced the last few difficult years with confidence, good humor, and stunning graciousness.'' Mr. Speaker, while Tom Rogers Month ends March 17, Tom's effect on our community and his efforts to make it a better place to live, work, and raise a family will never end. God bless you, Tom.”