[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E902]
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HONORING DONALD NORCROSS UPON HIS RECEIPT OF THE FIRST CIVIC LEADERSHIP 
                    AWARD FROM CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 21, 2009

  Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Donald 
Norcross, who was the recipient of the inaugural Camden County Civic 
Leadership and Responsibility Award on April 2, 2009. Mr. Norcross 
received this award in recognition of his tireless efforts championing 
the causes of local laborers and their families, ensuring that the 
needs of local social service organizations and their clients are met, 
and spearheading efforts toward the renewal of the City of Camden.
  While a student at Camden County College, Mr. Norcross began his 
career as an apprentice electrician. Today he is the president of the 
Southern New Jersey AFL-CIO Central Labor Council, vice president of 
the Southern New Jersey Building Trades Council, and assistant business 
manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 
351.
  Madam Speaker, Mr. Norcross has also worked to make his community 
better through his civic endeavors. For more than ten years he has 
served as a member of the executive board of the United Way of Camden 
County. He founded the Home Port Alliance, a group of South Jersey 
veterans, activists and elected officials. This group successfully 
worked to bring the retired USS New Jersey, the most decorated 
battleship in United States history, to the Camden waterfront. This 
proud ship now serves as a monument to the brave sailors who served on 
her during her long and distinguished career as well as an exciting 
attraction that contributes to the economic development of Southern New 
Jersey. In light of these considerable achievements, it is fitting that 
Mr. Norcross was honored with the inaugural Camden County Civic 
Leadership and Responsibility Award. He is an excellent example for all 
Camden County College graduates and students. I congratulate Mr. 
Norcross for receiving the award and wish him the best of luck in his 
future endeavors.

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