[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 121 (Tuesday, July 25, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1509]
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                   TRIBUTE TO GEORGE E. NORCROSS, SR.

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 25, 1995
  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and honor the 
accomplishments and contributions of George E. Norcross, Sr. Mr. 
Norcross is a man who has lived the American dream through hard work 
and dedication to the community. Having recently retired as president 
of the AFL-CIO Central Labor Council of South Jersey, I recognize Mr. 
Norcross as a shining example for us all.
  For over half a century Mr. Norcross has served the working men and 
women of this country. Mr. Norcross began his career with the 
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. His leadership skills 
and personal rapport with others quickly earned him a position as an 
organizer with the International Union of Electric, Electrical, 
Salaried, Machine, and Furniture Workers. His dynamic leadership 
enabled him to lead successful organizing campaigns not only in New 
Jersey, but throughout the Nation. One such campaign brought him to 
Greenville, TN, where he met the future Mrs. Carol Norcross. After 
successful national campaigns, Mr. Norcross and his wife returned to 
Camden, NJ, to serve local 106 in Moorstown and raise their family.
  After concentrating on organizational activities at the beginning of 
his career, Mr. Norcross turned his attention to the administration of 
local labor organizations as well as concentrating on civic 
participation and service. Since 1955, Mr. Norcross has served as 
president of the Union Organization for Social Service. His 
achievements as president of this organization range from food banks 
and clothing drives to the treatment of alcohol abuse and disaster 
relief. His commitment to the needs of his community has been unending, 
and his desire to improve the lives of those who live there 
inspirational. Under his leadership, the 80,000 members of AFL-CIO 
Central Labor Union contributed tens of millions of dollars and 
countless working hours in support of civic programs.
  In 1979, Mr. Norcross founded and served as President of the RCA 
Local No. 106 in Moorestown, NJ, where he established such programs as 
annual food and clothing drives. In addition, he was an international 
representative for the International Union of Electrical Workers where 
he is remembered for creating scholarship programs for the children of 
union members.
  Mr. Norcross is noted for his leadership for the United Way. In 1982, 
he began as chairman for the United Way campaign. Shortly thereafter, 
he served as vice president of the United Way of Camden County followed 
by his office as president of the United Way for Pennsylvania, New 
Jersey, and Delaware. Today, he is chairman of the United Way board. 
His leadership has inspired many to become involved in the work of 
United Way and the many services they provide to every community. In 
addition, Mr. Norcross founded the United Way Labor Support Committee, 
an entity dedicated to informing union members of the benefits extended 
to them by United Way.
  Mr. Norcross is truly a man dedicated to the continued improvement of 
his community. His many accomplishments throughout his career testify 
to his commitment and tireless service. He will certainly be missed in 
his retirement, however, his accomplishments will continue to improve 
peoples' lives for decades. His dedication and service will serve as a 
continuous example for others. I commend George Norcross, Sr. for all 
that he has done for his community, and I wish him peace and happiness 
in the years to follow.


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