[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 142 (Saturday, October 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2015]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RETIREMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN MILLER

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 1998

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of Arkansas' 
dedicated citizens, on the event of his retirement. It is my privilege 
to recognize the accomplishments and achievements of Representative 
John Miller, as he is retiring from the Arkansas State House of 
Representatives.
  State Representative John Miller has served the people of Izard 
County and portions of Independence and Sharp Counties in the Arkansas 
General Assembly for 36 years and is retiring this year. As former 
speaker of the House, John ranks third in seniority in the 100-member 
House of Representatives.
  Before becoming a member of the Legislature, John served as county 
and circuit clerk in Izard County, chairman of the state Developmental 
Disabilities Planning Council, as a member of the Melbourne Lions Club 
and of the chambers of commerce in Melbourne, Batesville, Calico Rock 
and Horseshoe Bend. He also served on the boards of directors for the 
Calico Rock Medical Center, the Arkansas Easter Seals Society, North 
Arkansas Human Services Systems, Inc., Lions World Services for the 
Blind, the White River Planning and Development District, and Advocacy 
Services, Inc.
  In the 1st District of Arkansas, we say ``he is a good man.'' When 
you get to Izard County, the roads get wider, the people are happier, 
life is better and the future is brighter because of John Miller. He is 
a credit to public service and humanity and the world is better because 
he is here. I am proud to call him my friend.

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