[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 160 (Tuesday, October 17, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H10087]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               MEREDITH MILLER WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED

  (Mr. BUNN of Oregon asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BUNN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, before we start today's business, I 
would like all of my colleagues to help me remember a young woman 
dedicated to change. This young woman's story is one that all of my 
colleagues, on both sides of the aisle, should keep close to their 
hearts. Her name is Meredith Miller.
  Meredith Miller was a student at the George Washington University. 
Exactly 1 year ago today, she was returning from a study session when 
she became the victim of a murder. Meredith was an honor student at 
Princeton University and was attending graduate school here working 
toward her Masters Degree. She was pursuing her dream, to make a 
positive change in this world, but her dream was taken from her.
  A member of my staff was a friend of hers and has told me that she 
was an inspiration to all the people she touched. We can all learn 
something from the tragic events that took Mary away from her family 
and friends; do not take anything in this life for granted, live each 
day to its fullest, and give thanks to the Lord for all that He has 
given you.
  We, as Members of Congress and leaders of this Nation, must work to 
keep our streets safe and bring criminals to justice. If the dreams of 
the next generation of leaders, of which Mary was certainly one, are to 
be fulfilled we must lay that foundation today. We are charged with the 
duty of ensuring that the hopes and dreams of our Nation's future 
leaders, such as Mary, can someday be reached.
  Meredith, your friends and family want you to know that you may be 
gone but you will never be forgotten.

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