[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 170 (Friday, November 21, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S15402]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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       HONORING ARVILLA ``BILLIE'' CAMPBELL ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I honor Arvilla ``Billie'' Campbell 
of Meridian, ID, who is approaching her 100th birthday on January 21, 
2004. Arvilla's impressive longevity is matched by her positive 
contributions to home and country. I am sure that her six children, 19 
grandchildren, and 48 great-grandchildren join me in paying tribute to 
this great women.
  Arvilla was born and raised in Preston, ID, where she attended high 
school at the Preston Academy. In 1923, she married Elgin Campbell, and 
the couple had six children together. Her children report that Arvilla 
set a great foundation for each of their lives through the principles 
she taught. Arvilla recognized the important of a strong work ethic, 
telling her children that you only get what you work for. Arvilla 
herself was a hard worker, doing all she could during the Great 
Depression to ensure that her family had what they needed. She was 
known to comment that though the family may have been broke, they were 
never poor. Arvilla taught her children to have pride in their 
appearance and made sure they had impeccable decorum and proper speech 
at all times. Arvilla was also active in the Church of Jesus Christ of 
Latter Day Saints, and she taught many children over the occurs of many 
years of service.
  Arvilla also taught love of country, a fact reflected in the lives of 
her children. Remarkably, all six of her children have served or are 
affiliated with the Armed Forces. She encouraged them to serve in the 
military because she believes freedom is a privilege that deserves 
effort and sacrifice. All four of Arvilla's sons have served in combat. 
E. Stewart Campbell served in the Navy, starting in World War II 
through the Vietnam War, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel. 
Garth K. Campbell served in the Pacific Theatre of World War II as a 
petty officer in the Navy. Bruce E. Campbell served in the Korean War 
as a corporal in the Army. Doug Campbell served in both the Korean and 
Vietnam wars as an Army platoon sergeant. Helen Campbell Harden, one of 
the Arvilla's daughters, is married to John Harden, an Army warrant 
officer in the Army. Ruth Campbell Rivers, another daughter, is also 
closely connected to the military: her husband Gerald is a lance 
corporal in the Marine Corps. America has benefited from the efforts of 
each of these individuals, and Arvilla is to be commended for her 
children's unselfish service to the United States.
  I wish Arvilla a Happy Birthday. She has been a great teacher, 
example, and citizen of Idaho. I wish her health and happiness on this 
exciting day, and join with family and friends in honoring her 
contribution to Idaho.

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