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Regular Session, 2011 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 31
BY SENATOR BROOME
A RESOLUTION
To commend Scott Rogers for outstanding and exemplary service to the Baton Rouge area
community.
WHEREAS, a successful career as a marketing and production consultant worldwide
brought Scott Rogers to the United States throughout the 1990s and he decided to immigrate
to Louisiana from England in 2000 with his daughter, Kimmie, becoming American citizens
in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Scott's outstanding abilities as a motivator and bridge builder have been
put to good use over the last decade through hundreds of charitable events, thousands of
personal hours given, and hundreds of thousands of dollars raised due to his actions in the
state; and
WHEREAS, Scott Rogers is a formidable advocate for the state and civic and
charitable groups that have sought his assistance; and
WHEREAS, in 2003, he developed and financed the creation of the award-winning
Around Town Show - itself a vehicle for positive news across the capital region; and
WHEREAS, Around Town has produced over 800 editions bringing free exposure
to nearly five thousand different civic and charitable events, groups, and endeavors and has
become known for its support of critical local volunteer groups and provides free airtime as
well as coverage to promote their causes; and
WHEREAS, Scott Rogers has served as judge for Capital Area United Way
Jambalaya Cookoff; Z-Fest (Zachary Idol); LSU Art Show; and Baker Buffalo Wing
Competition; and
WHEREAS, he has been a member of, involved with, or assisted the Board of
Directors for the Pride Fire Department; Kiwanis International (held "Regional Motivator"
office for three years) and spoke to over thirty regional civic groups over three states; Circle
K & Key Club (Youth Division of Kiwanis International); The Jaycees; Dreams Come True SR NO. 31 ENROLLED
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- Honorary Chairperson for two years; Arthritis Foundation; The Chamber of Commerce of
Greater Baton Rouge; Governor's Abstinence Program; Baton Rouge Family Law Division;
United Blood Services; Aneurysm Outreach, Inc.; Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council
(CACRC); Golden Magnolia Awards; Keep Baton Rouge Beautiful; Links to Literacy;
Northdale Magnet High School; Louisiana Council for Tobacco Free Living; Sweet
Adelines; River Parishes College; Polaris Awards; East Baton Rouge Medical Society;
Louisiana State Bar Association; Cat Haven Annual Banquet; Baker Police Department (dog
runs, rest rooms, and new bulletproof vests); Baton Rouge Parents Magazine; Cenikor;
Friendship Force of Baton Rouge; Protect Our Dogs; McMain's Children Developmental
Association; National Black Home Educators Resource Association; Louisiana State
Troopers Association; Cystic Fibrosis (Golden Rose Awards and Celebrity Waiters); Festival
of Lights; and Office of Community Services (state adoption/fostering), as well as serving
as guest chef at Southside Gardens; and
WHEREAS, he has emceed for Seize the Day, Epilepsy Foundation event for five
years; LSU Mike the Tiger new housing fundraiser; Virginia college grand opening;
Friendship force Baton Rouge; House of Blues New Orleans; Louisiana Fallen Firefighter's
Memorial event for five years; USS Kidd Memorial Day Service; Meanwhile, Back at Café
Du Monde; Lyceum, Back at Café Du Monde; Casas for CASA; Louisiana Tea Party Lt.
Governor's Debate; Baker Buffalo Festival; Fall Couture Bridal Show; Lagniappe Women's
Club; Better Business Bureau "Ethics in Business Award" Dinner for two years;
ARC Luncheon and Style Show; and Epilepsy Walk; and
WHEREAS, Scott Rogers has been a speaker at CEO Women's Group; Metropolitan
Community Church; Unity Church of Baton Rouge; and American Business Women's
Luncheon; and
WHEREAS, he has donated the use of equipment and his time planning and
implementing the 2010 Downtown Christmas Parade while co-hosting the parade with the
proceeds going to the Cortana Kiwanis; and
WHEREAS, Scott Rogers donated proceeds from his Once children's books to the
Cortana Kiwanis Club with the money being used to help equip the pediatric department of
the Earl K. Long Hospital with some desperately needed infant-sized hardware; and SR NO. 31 ENROLLED
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WHEREAS, he has also donated the profits from The Little Red Boat to Habitat for
Humanity to help build houses for families who might otherwise never have them; and
WHEREAS, Scott Rogers spear-headed a campaign which raised $25,000 to air
condition the Northdale Magnet Academy Auditorium and at the Northdale Magnet
Academy, an alternative school for at-risk students, Scott also donated his own time and paid
his staff's time to teach these students career and technology skills; and
WHEREAS, Scott Rogers is a truly unique individual, who through his long
standing, dedicated, outstanding and exemplary service to his community, strives to improve
the condition of his fellow citizens and it is of such individuals that the strength of our
communities, the quality of life in the state of Louisiana, and the overall vitality of American
society depend.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby recognize and commend Scott Rogers for his outstanding and exemplary service
to the Baton Rouge area community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Scott
Rogers.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE