[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5987]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF DELBERT NELSON

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 13, 2016

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate 
Delbert Nelson of Camden, New Jersey for his achievements, 
contributions, and service in both the United States Army and as a 
pillar of our community.
  Delbert was born, raised, and educated in Camden. After high school, 
he served in the Army's 43rd Infantry during the Korean War. Once he 
returned stateside, he worked for the Campbell Soup Company for 43 
years, before retiring in 1994.
  Delbert has dedicated his retirement to improving the quality of life 
of Camden's citizens. As a founding and active member of Parkside 
Business & Community In Partnership, Inc., and the Vice President of 
the Camden Neighborhood Renaissance, he has helped bring commercial 
development back into the city. He has worked to improve the natural 
beauty of the area by volunteering at the Camden Greenway Work Group. 
Communities around the country need more people like Mr. Nelson that 
take pride in where they live and devote their time to better it.
  He has also been involved in local politics and helping fellow 
veterans He has been an At-Large member of the Camden City Democratic 
Committee and is the Camden Mayor's representative for the Battleship 
New Jersey Board of Trustees. He has been active in the VFW as the 
former Commander of Clarence Hill VFW Post Number 1297-Camden and the 
current Sr. Vice Commander of Lawnside Post 2003. In his time with the 
VFW, he has achieved the distinguished honor of being named All-State 
Post Commander.
  Delbert and his wife, Doris, have been married for 66 years and have 
been blessed with 4 daughters, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great-
grandchildren. He is also a father figure to many of his nieces and 
nephews.
  Mr. Speaker, Delbert Nelson is a great American whose dedication to 
serving his country and community is an inspiration. I join with his 
family, friends, and all of New Jersey in honoring the selfless service 
of this exceptional man.

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