[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 30, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E44]
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                    TRIBUTE TO JOHN ALEXANDER CAMPAU

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 30, 2001

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect for his 
outstanding service to the community, that I ask my colleagues in 
Congress to recognize John Alexander Campau for receiving the Jackson 
County Small Business Person of the Year Award.
  John Campau is the ultimate entrepreneur. He took the risk, and 
accepted the challenge of running Comtronics. It is with great pleasure 
that I congratulate him on his past 12 seasons of service.
  Under his leadership, sales revenue has more than doubled. Comtronics 
has added 27 employees and almost 1,000 customers and has expanded into 
seven states. Gross profits have increased, net profits have increased, 
and net worth of the corporation has increased over 300 percent. Today, 
the company is larger, stronger, more diverse, and financially more 
sound than ever before in its 42-year history. As president and chief 
executive officer, John Campau rose to the occasion and exceeded all 
projections of growth. He has a life long history of being a leader and 
a 14-year track record of outstanding business success. John Campau is 
a true entrepreneur. He had a vision and a relentless passion to create 
and succeed.
  Not only has John been a industry leader, but more importantly he has 
continued a family tradition of being an active member of his 
community. Supporting community organizations such as the American 
Cancer Society, Hot Air Jubilee, Family Service and Children's Aid, 
Junior Achievement and the United Way, John understands the importance 
of giving back to his community.
  John Campau's devotion and determination to both Comtronics and his 
community is to be applauded and I am honored to join the Greater 
Jackson community in recognizing him and wishing continued success in 
his future endeavors.

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