Honoring Arvilla "Billie" Campbell on her 100th Birthday

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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.