September 15, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1279 came back to the office and the work that he While the town was officially incorporated as he served for four years with honor and dis- loved. a separate town from Plimoth Plantation in tinction. In addition to his work as editor of the 1640, the area that is Marshfield today has After finishing his service in the Air Force, Argus-Press, Richard served as president of been inhabited by Native American tribes, in- Ray moved to New York City where he joined the Michigan Press Association, the Michigan cluding the Wampanoag Tribe, for thousands the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Associated Press Editorial Association, and of years. When early English settlers came to Union. Rising through the ranks, he became a the University Press Club of Michigan. He was the area known as Missacautucket by the senior director widely respected for cham- also a dedicated member of the Society of Wampanoag, they found roads already well- pioning fair play by both workers and employ- Professional Journalists (Sigma Delta Chi) and established by the tribe—some of which are ers. This commitment to balance earned Ray the National Press Club in Washington, DC. still in use today. a distinguished reputation among all those he On behalf of the Fourth Congressional Dis- Established as part of the ‘New Colony of worked with. trict of Michigan, I am honored today to recog- New Plimoth in New England’ in 1620, this Senator Bill Bradley chose Ray to lead his nize Richard Campbell for his lifetime of serv- small colony grew from being predominantly New Jersey office, a post he held for more ice to our country and community. cattle farmers to including commercial fishing, than twenty years before he was tapped by f salt marsh haying and shipbuilding by the start then Governor Jim Florio to serve as Commis- of the 19th century. sioner of New Jersey’s Department of Labor. TRIBUTE TO THE SHEPHERD Marshfield and its residents retain a storied His political acumen and policy prowess once FAMILY place in our nation’s history. Many of the again earned him the respect and admiration town’s colonists fought in several early Amer- of all those who worked with him. As Commis- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. ican wars, including taking an early stance sioner, Ray left an indelible mark on public OF GEORGIA against the British on December 19, 1773— policy with one of his signature achieve- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years before the official start of the Revolu- ments—the passage of the Workforce Devel- Tuesday, September 15, 2015 tionary War. At midnight, the Marshfield Patri- opment Partnership Act, which trained unem- ployed workers in high-tech, emerging trades. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I ots confiscated tea from the old Ordinary in the town as a protest against the Crown and Ray later served as the Executive Director submit the following Proclamation. of the Scion Hall University Institute on Work, Whereas, during the mid-1800’s, the union a display of solidarity with those who took part in the Boston Tea Party, which took place only a not-for-profit organization advocating work- of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Shepherd in South place equity. He was also an arbitrator on the Carolina began the Shepherd family lineage; three days prior. Perhaps Marshfield’s most famous son is New Jersey Board of Mediation, a Special Ad- since that time, the Shepherd family has visor to the President of Montclair State Uni- blessed us with descendants across the coun- Daniel Webster, the former Senator and Sec- retary of State in the years leading up to the versity, and an adjunct professor of political try who have helped to shape and mold our science at Rutgers University. Ray ascended nation; and American Civil War. Though a national figure, this gifted orator and celebrated statesman to the national stage in 1998 when then Presi- Whereas, today we honor all of the matri- dent Bill Clinton asked him to serve as Assist- archs and patriarchs of the Shepherd family, was known in his time as ‘‘the Farmer of Marshfield’’. ant Secretary of Labor at the United States who are pillars of strength in our community. Department of Labor. He oversaw the admin- The Shepherd family helped to build and sup- Since its historic beginnings, Marshfield has grown into a vibrant and active community of istration of national Youth Opportunity grants port Poplar Springs Baptist Church in and became a driving force in employment Ellenwood, Georgia over one hundred forty- over 25,000 residents. Today, the town at- tracts visitors from all over the country as a and training nationwide. He also supervised one years ago and continue to support this job training across the country, including more great institution today; and popular summer destination. This scenic town is also known for hosting an annual agricul- than 100 Job Corps Centers. Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congres- Even after his service at the United States tural fair, attracting crowds from all over the sional District of Georgia, I am honored to Department of Labor concluded, Ray re- region. have many members of the Shepherd family mained active as a consultant on worker train- Mr. Speaker, the 375th Anniversary of who are some of our most productive and ing, labor issues, conflict resolution and arbi- Marshfield is an opportunity both to reflect on community involved citizens; and tration for public and private sector clients. the significance of this prominent town and Whereas, family is one of the most honored Throughout his life, Ray demonstrated a look ahead to its future as a pillar of the South and cherished institutions in the world, and I unique commitment to public service. He Shore. Marshfield’s past embodies the rich- take pride in knowing that families such as the fought hard for policies that strengthened the ness of American history and the indomitable Shepherd family have set aside this time to American workforce in immeasurable and in- spirit of the American people. May this historic fellowship with each other, honor one another numerable ways. Massachusetts town flourish for many years to and to pass along history to each other by On a more personal note, I will always be come. meeting at this year’s family reunion in Geor- grateful to Ray for his friendship, support, and gia’s Fourth Congressional District; and f guidance. He was not only a good friend but, Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the HONORING THE LIFE OF THE HON- like for so many others, a mentor. I am hon- Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this ORABLE RAYMOND L. BRAMUCCI ored to stand today to pay tribute to Raymond day to honor and recognize the Shepherd L. Bramucci for his many contributions to our Family; now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ nation and to extend my deepest sympathies JOHNSON, Jr., do hereby proclaim, September HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO to his wife, Sue; his sons, Michael and Dante; OF CONNECTICUT 13, 2015 as The Shepherd Family Reunion as well as his many family, friends, and col- Day in the 4th Congressional District of Geor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues. I consider myself fortunate to have gia. Tuesday, September 15, 2015 called him my friend and he will be deeply Proclaimed, this 13th day of September, Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with the missed by all of those fortunate enough to 2015. deepest respect and the heaviest of hearts have known him. f that I rise today to pay tribute to my good f IN RECOGNITION OF THE 375TH AN- friend and outstanding political leader, Ray- COMMEMORATING THE KATYN NIVERSARY OF THE TOWN OF mond L. Bramucci. His passing marks the end FOREST MASSACRE MARSHFIELD of an era and leaves a legacy of public service to which we should all strive. Born in Ludlow, Massachusetts, Ray’s story HON. ALBIO SIRES HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING OF NEW JERSEY is one so many children of immigrants share. OF MASSACHUSETTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His success was built on hard work and com- munity service. One of four children of an Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Italian butcher who lost everything during the Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, as we commemo- Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Great Depression, Ray worked a variety of rate the tragic events that took place on Sep- recognize the 375th Anniversary of the town of factory jobs as a boy to help his family sur- tember 11th, 2001, we pause to remember all Marshfield, Massachusetts, a beautiful coastal vive. He dropped out of high school at age 17 those that innocently lost their lives on that haven on the state’s historic South Shore. and entered the United States Air Force where day. VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:33 Sep 16, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15SE8.004 E15SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1280 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 15, 2015 We also come together to remember two Proclaimed, this 21st day of August, 2015. ‘‘Conga Soul’’ (1962), ‘‘Thousand Finger Man’’ other tragic events that devastated the Polish- f (1969), ‘‘Brujerias de Candido: Candido’s Latin American community. I stand with the Polish McGuffa’s Dust’’ (1971), ‘‘The Conga Kings,’’ people today at the Katyn 1940 Monument as IN RECOGNITION OF CANDIDO DE with percussionists Giovanni Hidalgo and they commemorate the 75th anniversary of the GUERRA CAMERO Patato Valdes (2000), and ‘‘The Master’’ Katyn Forest Massacre, and the 5th anniver- (2014).