[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 71 (Wednesday, June 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1041]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING BATEY GRESHAM

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2006

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, one of my favorite lessons in life was 
something my parents taught me--that you should always give back more 
to your community than you take. Today I want to take a moment to 
recognize someone who exemplifies that spirit of giving--Batey Gresham, 
Jr.
  Batey has made volunteer work part of his daily life and we are all 
the beneficiaries of his effort. He has served as a board member of the 
Middle Tennessee Boy Scout Council and the Alcohol and Drug Council to 
name just a few. Batey has supported numerous educational institutions, 
and joined his wife, Ann, in supporting Chi Omega alumnae activities 
geared toward developing leadership skills in our community's young 
women.
  The co-founders of a respected architecture, engineering, and design 
firm, Batey and Ann established an endowed professorship at Auburn's 
College of Architecture, Design and Construction.
  The Greshams are building a wonderful legacy and setting an example 
for all of us to follow. Our community appreciates their work and I 
hope you'll join me in applauding Batey and Ann.

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