[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 154 (Friday, November 18, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2418-E2419]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING MAYOR MICHAEL MILLER

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 18, 2005

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Michael Miller 
of West Covina, California. Mr. Miller was first elected to serve the 
citizens of West Covina in March of 2001 and is completing his service 
as Mayor to the city this December.
  Mr. Miller has a long history of service to his community. Mr. Miller 
worked for the City of Garden Grove for 8 years and continued his 
service for the City of West Covina serving in the planning and 
development of the community. His distinguished service of 24 years in 
the City of West Covina's Office of Planning, Public and Environmental 
Services was followed by an elected position to West Covina City 
Council for 4 years marked by merit. Mr. Miller also owns a small 
consulting business which addresses environmental and municipal issues 
affecting cities, individuals and small businesses.
  Mr. Miller's service extends beyond his duties as an elected official 
and city staff member. He serves as Director and Board Member of the 
California Waste Association; Director and Board Member of Southern 
California Waste Management Forum; and member of the Southern 
California Council for Environment and Economic Development. Mr. Miller 
is a member of the Lyons Club, serving as President from 1977-1978; 
member of the Citrus Valley Health Foundation 2100 Club, serving as 
President from 1999-2000; Director and Board Member of the West Covina 
Historical Society; House Supervisor for the Heritage House 
Restoration; Committee Member of the West Covina Chamber of Commerce 
Economic Development and Government Affairs; Committee Member of the 
YWCA Women of Achievement; and Committee Member of the West Covina Rose 
Parade Float.
  For his many contributions, Mr. Miller has been named West Covina 
Citizen of the Year (1998), West Covina Volunteer of the Year, 
Recreational Services (1999) and CovinaWest Covina Coordinating Council 
Volunteer of the Year (1999).

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  In addition to his service to the community, Mr. Miller has been a 
devoted and loving husband to his wife Rosella of 37 years and father 
to his two children Melissa and Kevin. It is with pleasure that I 
recognize Mr. Michael Miller for his significant contributions and 
noteworthy dedication and service to his community.

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