[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 6, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E273]
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                       TRIBUTE TO JAMES C. MILES

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                          HON. JOSEPH R. PITTS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 6, 2007

  Mr. PITTS. Madam Speaker, it is my distinct honor to remember the 
life of a proud Berks County resident, James C. Miles. James was born 
August 26, 1918, to Alfred and Grace Miles, and passed away on February 
5, 2007, at the age of 88.
  Born and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania, Mr. Miles graduated from 
Reading High School in 1936 and later joined the U.S. Army during World 
War II. Utilizing his experience with the famous Reading Railroad 
industry, Mr. Miles served in Northern Africa and Europe helping to 
repair the rail network in support of the advance towards Germany.
  Mr. Miles was a member of the Advent Lutheran Church in West Lawn, 
Pennsylvania. In addition, Mr. Miles was a former President of the 
Wernersville VFW.
  Mr. Miles was preceded in death by his wife of over 40 years, the 
former Marjorie Elizabeth High, whom he wed November 27, 1941, and who 
passed away on May 22, 1986. Surviving him are his two children, Larry 
E. (Catherine) Miles of Wyomissing, Deborah (Michael) Shimko of 
Nazareth; five grandchildren, Kelly (Tony) Curtis of Glen Allen, VA, 
Jeffrey (Meredith) Miles currently serving at our Embassy in Mexico 
City, Mexico, Jennifer Miles of Chicago, IL, Michael and Mark Shimko of 
Nazareth; and three great-granddaughters, Caroline, Madelyn and Claire 
Curtis of Glen Allen, VA.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to remember and 
celebrate the life of James C. Miles. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
honoring his life and achievements here today.

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