[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 40 (Friday, April 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E521]
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                       IN HONOR OF JANE CAMPBELL

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 11, 2002

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jane L. 
Campbell, Mayor of the City of Cleveland, who is being honored at the 
Cuyahoga County Democratic Annual Dinner on April 14th, 2002.
  Mayor Campbell began her service to community on the grassroots, 
neighborhood level, first as the founding Executive Director of 
WomenSpace, and later as the Executive Director of the Friends of 
Shaker Square.
  During her six term, twelve-year tenure as State Representative, 
Mayor Campbell was elected Majority Whip and Minority Assistant Leader 
by her colleagues, and was elected President of the National Conference 
of State Legislators. This Conference represented all legislators from 
across the nation. Mayor Campbell focused her efforts on protecting the 
rights and well-being of children, families and seniors. She also 
provided critical support and guidance for the passage of the Adult 
Care Licensing Bill, legislation that ensures that our most vulnerable 
citizenry--our elderly, blind, and disabled citizens, are protected, 
and will receive quality services.
  Additionally, Mayor Campbell was instrumental in the passage of 
legislation focused on the protection of children, including the 
requirement of genetic testing to establish paternity, and the 
expansion of health care coverage for children. Also, Mayor Campbell 
worked to publicize serious flaws within the child support process, 
which led to stricter enforcement of child support laws.
  As one of three Cuyahoga County Commissioners, Mayor Campbell 
represented 1.5 million constituents in the Greater Cleveland area. 
Also during this time, she served as the Chair of Welfare Reform with 
the National Association of Counties, and represented the County as a 
member of the Executive Committee of the Large Urban County Caucus. 
Additionally, Mayor Campbell was elected to the Vice Chair of the 
National Democratic County Officials, and she was also elected as the 
Vice President of Communications for the National Conference of 
Democratic Mayors. Moreover, Mayor Campbell, as Commissioner, 
underscored her continued commitment to issues facing women, children 
and families, by chairing the Violence Against Women Act Committee, and 
the Children Who Witness Violence Committee.
  Mayor Campbell's extensive public service accomplishments, 
leadership, and social advocacy on all levels, from grassroots 
neighborhood organizations that exist to serve women, children, 
families and seniors in need, to the esteemed position of Mayor of the 
City of Cleveland, lend promise to the vision of a hopeful tomorrow for 
all citizens of the City of Cleveland, and for the Greater Cleveland 
community as well.
  My fellow colleagues, please join with me in paying tribute to Mayor 
Jane L. Campbell, for her diligent effort, outstanding leadership, and 
significant achievements within the public service arena, and also for 
her record of dedication to individuals and to community.

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