Lampitt 'Great Friend' of S.J. Business Community

Courier Post
May 11, 2009
By Kristy Davies

Assemblywoman Pam Lampitt has represented New Jersey's 6th Legislative District since 2006 and has been selected as the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey's recipient of the Public Service Award.

"When running for the assembly she came to our chamber and wanted to understand what the business issues are," said Kathleen Davis, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the chamber. "Since she was elected she comes to us a lot and asks for our input. She has such a great open-door policy for all of our members. That's why we chose her for this award."

Lampitt serves as vice chairwoman of the Assembly Higher Education Committee and as a member of the Commerce Committee and the Intergovernmental Relations Commission.

"She understands the link between education and the business community," Davis added. "She's committed to hearing directly from the business community and she's been a great friend of our chamber."

Lampitt is a long-time resident of Cherry Hill where she lives with her husband of 25 years. Her two children are both in college.

"I think any time you're recognized for just the work that you do because you feel it's the right thing to do is an honor," Lampitt said on Friday. "I'm humbled by it. Over the last four years I've really tried to reach out to them and hear their concerns and when the time comes to understand their challenges or opportunities and represent them well when making my
vote."

Reach Kristy Davies at (856) 486-2917 or at krdavies@camden.gannett.com