[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 117 (Monday, September 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1688]
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A TRIBUTE: TO ONE OF MY DEAREST FRIENDS, THELMA PAULINE MILLER, MAY SHE 
                             REST IN PEACE

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 1997

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to one of my 
dearest friends, Thelma Pauline Miller. She passed away on July 27, 
leaving a legacy of kindness and consideration that will be remembered 
by all who knew her. Thelma was not just a great friend of mine, but a 
friend to the entire community of Herrin, IL. Born on January 23, 1918 
in Brookport, IL, Thelma was married for 43 years to Carl Miller, who 
served as Winston County Sheriff. Carl preceded her in death as did her 
parents, Bryan and Clara Johnson, and her sister Geraldine Burgoon.
  Thelma touched many people through her devoted work to numerous 
causes. She was never afraid to roll up her sleeves and get the job 
done, contributing her time to the Business and Professional Women's 
Club, Win One Class, First Christian Church in Herrin, and the Veterans 
of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and Eagles Auxiliary. She was also active in 
politics, serving as a Democrat State central committeeman and as 
Williamson County chairwoman. Professionally, Thelma worked for the 
Department of Unemployment for 12 years.
  Thelma will be remembered by many people whose lives she graced over 
the years. She is survived by a loving family, including her daughter 
Linda, son, John, brother Howard Eugene, five grandchildren, and two 
great grandchildren. May God bless her family, and I know that the 
spirit with which she lived her life will be with us for some time to 
come.

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