[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 148 (Friday, November 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2068]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF REPRESENTATIVE DAN MILLER

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                         HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2002

  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise on behalf of my dear friend and 
colleague, Dan Miller, whom I have had the privilege of working with 
from the great state of Florida.
  A member of the freshman class of 1992, Dan represents the Thirteenth 
Congressional District of Florida along the Gulf Coast areas of 
Sarasota and Bradenton. Dan never held public office before his 
election to Congress, but once here, fought for legislation critical to 
the future of our state. A man of his word, Dan took office with a 
pledge to term limit himself and has kept that promise, much to our 
personal dismay.
  Looking back on his career, Dan has served his district and his 
country honorably in his roles on the Appropriations, Government Reform 
and Census committees. Dan has stood as a staunch fiscal conservative 
who is committed to reducing wasteful government spending. These 
beliefs have manifested themselves most notably through his efforts to 
curtail the government sugar program. Dan also did great things in his 
role as an appropriator. He was one of the original cheerleaders of 
doubling the National Institutes of Health budget, sensing its growing 
importance to the U.S. and the world health communities.
  Beyond all of these accomplishments, Dan and his wife, Glenda are my 
neighbors here in Washington and dear friends. I will miss Dan's 
presence in this House as my wife, Emilie, and I will miss their 
presence in our home. Although the Millers leave Washington, I look 
forward to many years of continued friendship.
  Mr. Speaker, all Floridians and all Americans have been better served 
for having Dan Miller in Congress. This body exists so that the people 
of our country have a voice in their government. The votes Floridians 
cast to send him to Washington brought this House reasoned judgement, 
energetic lawmaking and strong conviction. Today we honor his service 
to his country and wish him well. God Bless Dan and Glenda Miller.

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