[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 15, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1278-E1279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO RICHARD CAMPBELL

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                         HON. JOHN R. MOOLENAAR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 15, 2015

  Mr. MOOLENAAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Owosso 
Argus-Press editor and chairman Richard Campbell in recognition of his 
lifetime of contributions to Owosso, Shiawassee County and our great 
state.
   A 1946 Owosso High School Graduate, Richard attended the University 
of Michigan and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Marine 
Corps. Richard's 20 years in the Marines included serving as a platoon 
commander during the Korean War, leading a battalion of Marines to 
Vietnam in 1966, and touring as a senior press officer of the Military 
Assistance Command-Vietnam.
   After retiring as a colonel in 1972, Campbell returned to the family 
business in Owosso and started work at the Argus-Press. At the paper, 
he worked in advertising and news, before being named editor in 1973. 
Richard was known for his great attention to detail, his enthusiasm for 
pursuing stories, and the way he cared about his staff. He dedicated 
over 40 years to the Argus-Press and, though he attempted several times 
to retire, he always

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came back to the office and the work that he loved.
   In addition to his work as editor of the Argus-Press, Richard served 
as president of the Michigan Press Association, the Michigan Associated 
Press Editorial Association, and the University Press Club of Michigan. 
He was also a dedicated member of the Society of Professional 
Journalists (Sigma Delta Chi) and the National Press Club in 
Washington, DC.
   On behalf of the Fourth Congressional District of Michigan, I am 
honored today to recognize Richard Campbell for his lifetime of service 
to our country and community.

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