[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E144]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING RUDY CAMPBELL

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                           HON. GREG STANTON

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 6, 2020

  Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of 
Rudy Campbell, former mayor of Tempe, who passed away on February 3, 
2020 at the age of 96. Arizonans will remember him as a dedicated man 
who committed his life to serving his country and making Tempe a better 
place to work and live. Deeply committed to his community, Mayor 
Campbell had a long and storied history of public service.
  Born in Oklahoma to migrant farmworkers, Campbell learned the early 
value and dignity of hard work. He forged his own path and worked every 
day to provide his parents and sister with the support they needed to 
succeed in their own lives. After serving in World War II, Campbell 
came to Arizona and made Tempe his home. He settled down to work and 
raised his family in Tempe with his wife, Greta. They had two children, 
four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren together over their 
76-year marriage.
  Campbell took on many leadership roles throughout his decades of 
public service in the Tempe community. He served as President of the 
Tempe Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Arizona Highway Commission, 
and a member of the Tempe City Council. A champion of public education, 
Campbell advocated for accessible and affordable higher education for 
all during his service on the Arizona Board of Regents. In 1966, 
Campbell made history by becoming the first Mayor elected by the people 
of Tempe. His tenure leading the city served as a model for future 
mayors and will continue to inspire generations of leaders in Tempe and 
across Arizona.
  As Mayor, Campbell worked tirelessly to expand and transform Tempe's 
infrastructure. Campbell modernized Tempe's roads, highways, and 
bridges, leading the way for industry and accelerating economic growth 
in the region. His contributions to the city were invaluable and laid 
the foundation for modern-day Tempe.
  His service as mayor and in the community led to the City of Tempe 
naming a park in his honor. Today, Campbell Park is a beloved place in 
our local community and a testament to his lifetime achievement. His 
legacy will continue to live on for years to come.
  I thank Mayor Campbell for his service and Godspeed

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