[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 48 (Tuesday, April 16, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E538]
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     HONORING HONEY MILLER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 16, 1996

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with my constituents 
and with the members of the Eastern Queens Democratic Club as they 
honor Honey Miller at the club's annual dinner at the Douglaston Manor 
in Queens County, NY.
  For many years, Honey Miller has been a model of what the term 
``community activist'' should mean. While serving as deputy director of 
Queens community boards from 1985 through 1990, Honey used her 
expertise to help local boards address major, complex issues that 
impacted on the growth and development of the borough's many 
communities. While immersed in this ongoing role Honey developed a 
second field of expertise by becoming a professional volunteer. As a 
PTA leader, president of the Aviva chapter of B'nai Brith, a companion 
to children with emotional problems at the Creedmoor Hospital, a 
chairwoman of the adult-education program at the Marathon Jewish 
Center, a volunteer at the Queens County District Attorney's office, 
and a chauffeur for senior citizens at the Samuel Field Y, Honey Miller 
established a reputation as someone who could undertake any task and 
get the job done.
  Mr. Speaker, the community has not only benefited from Honey's 
dedication, but also has responded to her good works by presenting her 
with many and varied honors, including Woman of the Year for the 
northeast Queens Memorial Day parade, certificates of achievement from 
B'nai Brith and the Marathon Jewish Center, citation of achievement 
from the metropolitan region of the United Synagogue of America, the 
Community Service Award from the Glen Oaks Volunteer Ambulance Corp., 
and the certificate of merit from the Queens Women's Center.
  Fully understanding the workings of American government and 
responding in the true American spirit of voluntarism and civic 
participation, Honey has risen to a variety of prominent positions in 
the area of elected leadership. While currently serving as Democratic 
district leader for the 24th Assembly District, a position which she 
has held since 1972, Honey has also chaired the women's division of the 
New York State Democratic Committee, was treasurer of the Women's 
Executive Committee of the Queens County Democratic Organization, 
second vice chairperson of the Queens Democratic Committee, and served 
as delegate to the last five Democratic National Conventions.
  Mr. Speaker, Honey Miller has come to symoblize the truest example of 
the American participatory spirit. I ask all my colleagues to join with 
the grateful people of the Fifth Congressional District in extending to 
Honey Miller the highest accolades of appreciation and recognition.

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