HONORING MARY CAMPBELL-CRUZ

HONORING MARY CAMPBELL-CRUZ

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [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 _____ 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. ____________________