On the recordDecember 12, 2022
Madam Speaker, Chief Warrant Officer James A. Rogers was born and raised in western Minnesota, graduating from St. Cloud State University earlier in 2019. He joined the Minnesota Army National Guard in June 2009 and deployed twice to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. While there, he conducted medical evacuations. He was a true patriot and was a valued member of his team. Those who served with him said he was the jokester of the group and a top-notch soldier. He is greatly missed by his fellow servicemembers, friends, and family in Winsted. H.R. 6221 would memorialize Chief Warrant Officer Rogers' name by naming the post office in Winsted, Minnesota, after him, a small token of appreciation for his sacrifice. Madam Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this bill in honor of this young man. We can never honor our fallen the way they truly deserve, but every step we can take is a meaningful one.
