[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 23, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E264]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO PATRICK CAMPBELL

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 1999

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, as we know, the work of a busy person is 
never done. This Friday, February 26, such a man is being recognized 
for his work in the labor community. Patrick Campbell will be 
acknowledged and paid tribute to for his leadership role within New 
Jersey's labor movement.
  Patrick Campbell has been a member of Local 825, International Union 
of Operating Engineers since July, 1946. He has worked as an 
Apprentice/Engineer, Dirt and Crane Equipment Operator, Plant and Shop 
Engineer, Shop Steward and Lead Engineer. In 1971 he was elected to the 
Executive Board and appointed as a Business Representative. In 1976 he 
was chosen Business Manager and was appointed Trustee of Local 825's 
Pension/Welfare Fund Service Facilities. He has been re-elected 
Business Manager seven times. In addition to his functions as Business 
Manager of Local 825, he is a Vice President of the New Jersey State 
AFL-CIO. He has served as Vice President of the New Jersey State 
Building and Construction Trades Council.
  Mr. Campbell is also Second General Vice President of the 
International Union of Operating Engineers. He also serves on joint 
committees of the Engineers/Teamsters, Engineers/Laborers and 
Engineers/Iron Workers. Additionally, he is President of the 
Northeastern Conference of Operating Engineers.
  Pat Campbell has served on the Port Authority Development Advisory 
Committee of New York and New Jersey and on a committee of the Research 
Advisory Council for Public Service Electric and Gas Co. He is Chairman 
of Local 825's Political Action and Education Committee and one of the 
founders of Local 825's Registered Indentured Apprenticeship Program.
  When it comes to service, Patrick Campbell shares his time and 
expertise with community organizations, as well. He has served as 
Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America, has coached Little League 
girls' softball, and has been Vice President of the Parents' Guild of 
Roselle Catholic High School. He served as a Navy Seabee in the South 
Pacific during World War II and has been a member of the Catholic War 
Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Knights of Columbus. He 
is currently a member of the Council of Regents of Felician College of 
Lodi, NJ and the Housing Commission of the Archdiocese of Newark.
  Mr. Speaker, I am sure our colleagues will join me as I extend my 
best wishes and thanks to Patrick Campbell and family; his wife Adele, 
his four children and ten grandchildren.

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