[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 32 (Tuesday, March 21, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E356]
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                  ROBERT MILLER, JR.: MAN OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 21, 2000

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I honor today Robert B. Miller, 
Jr., of Battle Creek, Michigan, Scene Magazine's 1999 Man of the Year.
  ``Bob,'' as he likes to be called, is one of Battle Creek's best 
known citizens due in large measure to his legacy of personal and 
financial commitment to the greater Battle Creek community. Today, the 
community will show its appreciation and gratitude for Bob's many years 
of philanthropy and dedication, as they gather to pay tribute to him as 
the 1999 Man of the Year.
  Robert Miller, Jr. is a naval veteran and graduate of Michigan State 
University, with degrees in marketing and English. He has spent most of 
his professional life in the print media, working for such newspapers 
as the Lansing State Journal, Idaho Statesman and the Daily Olympian, 
before making his mark on Battle Creek as publisher of the Battle Creek 
Enquirer and News, a position he inherited from his father, the late 
Robert Miller, Sr.
  Robert Miller, Jr. epitomizes the word philanthropy. He has been as 
much involved in civic duties as he was in professional journalism. 
He's served as a trustee of the Miller Foundation and as a member of 
its Grants Review Committee, as well as being a member of the local Red 
Cross, United Way and numerous other boards and committees. Most 
recently, he can be found working on behalf of the Humane Society and 
as an advocate for Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
  As a professional, Bob has led by example, blending strength, drive 
and determination with tremendous character, devotion and kindness. I 
admire Bob for his professional involvement and dedication to civil 
activities and service to the community. He exemplifies what it means 
to be a citizen, having set a standard of excellence which serves as an 
example for others in the community.
  I commend Robert B. Miller, Jr. for his many years of hard work and 
tireless devotion in making his community a better place to live, work 
and raise a family. And I congratulate him on being named Scene 
Magazine's 1999 Man of the Year.

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