[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 187 (Thursday, November 21, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H9156]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE MEMORY OF VERNA CAMPBELL

  (Mr. ROSE of New York asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. ROSE of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today in solemn memory of 
Ms. Verna Campbell, a constituent, beloved mother, grandmother, and 
eternal fighter for the working class.
  Ms. Campbell left us on October 22 but leaves behind a powerful 
legacy in my community. She was a loving mother to 10 children and 
step-children, and always worked to support her second family, 1199 
SEIU.
  Ms. Verna was a long-time delegate for 1199, where she fought for 
labor rights, fair pay, and dignity for all workers.
  She devoted herself to the Staten Island Democratic Association, the 
Staten Island NAACP, the Staten Island Women's Political Caucus, and 
the 120th Precinct Council.
  Ms. Verna was a founder of the Staten Island African American 
Political Association and, over the years, has worked to bring African 
Americans into Staten Island politics.
  Ms. Verna also played key roles in electing numerous African 
Americans to public office throughout her life.
  Staten Island and all of New York City will deeply miss Ms. Verna 
Campbell, but we are all blessed for her membership in our community 
throughout her lifetime.

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