[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 7] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 10004] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]IN HONOR OF MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM ROBERT AND BETTY CAMPBELL ______ HON. LINCOLN DAVIS of tennessee in the house of representatives Friday, May 28, 2010 Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William Robert ``Bob'' and Betty Grigsby Campbell of Franklin, Tennessee. They are long standing residents of the community which I represent and have raised five children in the area. Their children have added twelve grandchildren to the family tree and it is one of their grandchildren that have notified me of this special year of celebrations, the occasion of their 80th birthdays and their 60th wedding anniversary. Bob grew up in Nashville, TN as the eldest son of a printer and secretary. He attended Vanderbilt University before owning his own business. Betty grew up in the Grigsby family home in Elkton, TN. Her family farmed the home place that was surrounded by cotton fields. Her father was an engineer and her mother was actively involved in the Methodist church and community. Bob and Betty met on a blind date. They wed in a double wedding ceremony with Betty's sister, Dorothy (Mrs. John Brevard), who also resides in Franklin, TN. Bob and Betty settled in Nashville, TN and their children Bobby, Cindy, Nicky, Cathi and Chuck were born and have fond memories of camping and taking family vacations to Florida in the back of many station wagons. As their children moved on, Betty worked caring for children at their church and Bob continued to develop his small business. During their retirement they have enjoyed traveling with their friends both throughout the country and internationally. They continue to be active members of the Baptist Church, while Bob maintains his small business restoring antique furniture. They regularly see their grandchildren who are spread from California to Louisiana to Washington, DC. Their grandchildren tell me they are looking forward to enjoying many more holidays with their ``MaBet and Papa'' in Franklin. It is clear that the world in which Bob and Betty were born in 1930 was quite a different world than what their grandchildren experience today. But they have taught their children and grandchildren traditions that stand the test of time. Bob and Betty have been role models for their family in Southern hospitality and grace. They have taught the generations that true character is shown by commitment to each other, responsible engagement in community, dedication to God and strong family ties. These values last throughout time, throughout the economic turmoil and throughout the latest fad. I have no doubt that the Campbell family will continue to carry on these traditions for the rest of their lives due to the strong foundation provided by Bob and Betty. I want to congratulate Bob and Betty on their banner year and wish them and their Campbell Clan good health, safe travels and much more shared laughter. ____________________