[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 44 (Thursday, March 5, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        CLAIRE ``NELLIE'' POOLE

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 5, 2020

  Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and 
honor the legacy of the Woodbury Heights, New Jersey resident Claire 
``Nellie'' Poole.
  On Tuesday, March 3, 2020, family and friends gathered to celebrate 
the life and honor the legacy of Mrs. Claire Poole a resident of 
Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, and a loving and caring woman who 
dedicated her life to her family, workers and public service.
  Mrs. Claire Poole, ``Nellie'' as many called her, worked for the 
Camden County Board of Social Services as a Social Worker before her 
retirement. In addition to her service with the county, Mrs. Claire 
Poole was heavily involved with labor unions and worker's rights 
organizations and served as the President of Women of Labor, 
Chairperson of the Union Organization of Social Services, President of 
CWA Local 1084 Union, and served as the 2nd Vice President of Central 
Labor Union-AFL CIO.
  Community and public service were Mrs. Claire Poole's life-long 
passions. She was a member of Woodbury Heights Borough Council and was 
very involved with the Woodbury Heights Democratic Club. She even 
served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1984, 
1988 and 2000. In addition to her public service and political life, 
she served on numerous United Way campaigns, was a former President of 
the Woodbury Heights Senior Club, and was a member of the Gloucester 
County Senior Club. In her religious life, Mrs. Poole was also involved 
in St. Margaret's Church where she was part of the bereavement 
committee.
  Mrs. Poole was the wife of the late Joseph F. Poole. She was a 
devoted mother to Valerie Dzindzio (Mark) of Clayton, Robert Clayton 
(Elizabeth) of Woodbury, Maureen Leo (Dominick) of Clayton, and step-
mother of Joseph ``Michael'' Poole (the late Diane) of Deptford, James 
Poole of Woodbury and the late Frank Clayton, Jr., Russell Clayton 
(Theresa) and Kevin Clayton. She was the beloved sister of Edward 
Charlton (Theresa) of Collingswood and the late Frances Andrews, Teresa 
Logan and Hilda Minderjahn.
  Additionally, she was a loving grandmother of 14 and great-
grandmother of 11. ``Nellie'' leaves behind many nieces and nephews and 
her cat, Tabitha.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in honoring the life and legacy 
of Mrs. Claire Poole of Woodbury Heights, New Jersey.

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