[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E935]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING GREGORY CAMPBELL

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 13, 2003

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to recognize the 
accomplishments of a man who has made it his life's work to protect and 
defend human dignity, and to ensure the safety of our streets for our 
citizens and our children. On May 16, friends and family will join the 
Police Memorial Association-Michigan to honor the career of Trooper 
Gregory Campbell, who is retiring after 25 years in law enforcement.
  Gregory Campbell was born March 27, 1954 in Philadelphia. He later 
moved to Michigan, where he graduated in 1975 from the University of 
Detroit. Three years later, he graduated from the Academy as a member 
of the 93rd Recruit School, and began his career with the Michigan 
State Police. Originally assigned to the Post in my hometown of Flint, 
MI, he remained there for three years. He later worked in Detroit and 
Bridgeport, and returned to Flint in 1992, where he remained. During 
that time, Trooper Campbell served as a Post Representative in Detroit 
and Flint, and in 1999 served as 3rd District Representative, a 
position he held until his retirement.
  Through the years, Trooper Campbell has constantly put his own safety 
at risk in order to keep others from harm, however he has always found 
time to be a devoted husband and father of two sons, and a faithful 
community volunteer. He has been recognized many times for his civic 
work, such as being named the 1993 City of Flint's Man of the Year, 
Flint Kiwanis Exchange Club Officer of the Year in 1994, and most 
recently, the Police Memorial Association's Community Service Award in 
2002 and their Princess Program Award for Community Service with the 
Youth this year.
  Mr. Speaker, many people in the Flint area, myself included, have 
benefited greatly from Gregory Campbell's experience and dedication. He 
has truly made Genesee County a safer place in which to live. I ask my 
colleagues in the 108th Congress to join me in congratulating him for 
his unwavering commitment to justice, and wishing him the best in his 
retirement.

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