[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 779 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 779

   Celebrating the life of Joseph Irwin Miller of Columbus, Indiana.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 21, 2004

Mr. Hill (for himself, Ms. Carson of Indiana, and Mr. Pence) submitted 
   the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                           Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Celebrating the life of Joseph Irwin Miller of Columbus, Indiana.

Whereas Joseph Irwin Miller devoted his entire life to the welfare of his 
        family, the employees of Cummins, Inc., and his community;
Whereas Joseph Irwin Miller demonstrated his lifelong love of country by serving 
        honorably and courageously in the United States Navy Air Corps during 
        World War II;
Whereas Joseph Irwin Miller's prowess and integrity as a businessman fashioned 
        Cummins, Inc., into a respected industry leader whose unyielding 
        commitment to its employees and community established a superior legacy 
        of excellence and civic stewardship which will endure for years to come;
Whereas Joseph Irwin Miller was instrumental in transforming the place of his 
        birth, Columbus, Indiana, into a thriving center for architecture and 
        the arts;
Whereas Joseph Irwin Miller gave unselfishly his time and treasure to numerous 
        causes and foundations dear to his ideals through his role as trusted 
        advisor and generous philanthropist;
Whereas Joseph Irwin Miller was a respected counselor to leaders at home and 
        abroad, and made immeasurable contributions to the advancement of human 
        rights everywhere; and
Whereas Joseph Irwin Miller will be remembered as a loving husband to his wife 
        Xenia, a devoted father to his 5 children, and caring grandfather to his 
        10 grandchildren: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, that the House of Representatives--
            (1) has learned with profound sorrow of the death of Joseph 
        Irwin Miller on August 16, 2004, and extends its condolences to 
        the Miller family, especially his wife Xenia, and his children 
        Margaret, Catherine, Elizabeth, Hugh, and William;
            (2) expresses its profound gratitude to Joseph Irwin Miller 
        for the services that he rendered to the Nation in the Navy;
            (3) recognizes Joseph Irwin Miller's distinguished 
        achievements in industry, his contributions to the world of 
        architecture, his promotion of the arts and humanities, and his 
        advancement of human rights; and
            (4) recognizes with respect Joseph Irwin Miller's integrity 
        and guidance as a leader, his treatment of his fellow citizens 
        with grace and humility, and his loyalty, contributions, and 
        service to the City of Columbus, the State of Indiana and the 
        United States of America.
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