[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E215]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MARY CAMPBELL-CRUZ

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 16, 2026

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and commend Mary 
Campbell-Cruz for her outstanding service to the 1st Congressional 
District of New Jersey. On Friday, March 6, 2026, friends and 
colleagues gathered in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, to reflect on the 
distinguished public service of Mary Campbell-Cruz and celebrated her 
appointment to serve in Governor Mikie Sherrill's Cabinet as Chair and 
Chief Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission. Today, we 
recognize her years of dedication to public service and her commitment 
to strengthening communities across our state.
  Mary Campbell-Cruz has built a career defined by leadership, service, 
and a steadfast commitment to improving the lives of residents 
throughout New Jersey. She has held numerous roles in public service 
such as Political Director for the largest healthcare union in the 
country, Director of the New Jersey Healthcare Workers Alliance for 
Quality in Long-Term Care, and early in her career, District Director 
for Congressman John Adler and Campaign Manager for Shelley Adler. At a 
young age Mary worked to ensure that residents received representation 
and support. Throughout these roles, she has worked to strengthen 
community engagement, develop policy initiatives, and support elected 
officials in advancing initiatives that benefit working families and 
local communities.
  Mary Campbell-Cruz earned her bachelor's degree in international 
relations and affairs, and economics from Washington College. 
Throughout her career she has applied her knowledge and expertise in 
government relations and strategic planning to support public 
institutions and strengthen the connection between government and the 
communities it serves.
  Today, Mary continues her distinguished career in public service 
through her leadership in New Jersey government, where she brings years 
of experience working alongside community leaders and elected 
officials, including her service as District Director and Chief of 
Staff to Congressman Donald Norcross. She now steps into a new role 
within the Governor's Cabinet, where she will continue advancing 
policies that support opportunity, strengthen communities, and improve 
the quality of life for residents throughout the Garden State. 
Alongside her professional achievements, she is also a devoted mother 
to her two children, Maddie and Braden, demonstrating her exceptional 
commitment to both public service and family.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me to honor and commend, Mary 
Campbell-Cruz, a citizen dedicated to both her state and community, and 
who has thoroughly served them to the best of her ability.

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