[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 157 (Friday, September 11, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E829-E830]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF ROBERT CAMPBELL

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 11, 2020

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
service of Robert ``Bob'' Campbell.
  Born in Southern California, Bob moved at a young age with his family 
to Richmond, California, where he grew up in a World War II housing 
development known as Atchison Village. After high school, he attended 
Contra Costa Community College and graduated from San Francisco State 
University. Bob went on to receive a Master's Degree in history from UC 
Berkeley and serve in both the U.S. Army and California National Guard.
  As a dedicated member of the community, Bob was elected to the 
Richmond City Council in 1975. In 1980, he was elected to the 
California State Assembly, where he represented District 11--the same 
district I represented. Bob served in the California Legislature for 16

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years, during which time he was the chair of the State Assembly's Ways 
and Means subcommittee on education.
  After his time in the Assembly, Bob was appointed to the California 
Coastal Commission, where he continued to work tirelessly on behalf of 
his community and our state. Bob is remembered by his colleagues as a 
passionate, energetic, and humble civic leader who prioritized 
connecting with the individuals he represented, especially those needed 
help the most.
  Later in Bob's career, he continued to lobby in Sacramento and worked 
as a consultant for school and college districts. He is also remembered 
as a member of the local business community, having been an insurance 
broker and owning a brokerage company in Richmond.
  Sadly Bob passed away this year. He is survived by his wife, former 
Richmond City Councilmember Maria Viramontes. Please join me in 
honoring Bob Campbell for his many contributions to our community and 
the state of California. Bob was a cherished member of Contra Costa 
County and he will be missed.

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