[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 20, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H6811]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATING TOM AND LOIS MILLER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Davis) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise to extend 
congratulations to two of the citizens of my community, two of my 
constituents who have made invaluable contributions to the lives of 
people in the neighborhoods where they live, as well as people 
throughout America.
  Madam Speaker, Tom and Lois Miller became and still are pillars of 
their community. They raised four daughters, have four grandchildren 
and two great-grandchildren. Ever since their marriage, they have been 
rocks of the Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church. They are founding 
members of the 4500 West Congress Block Club in Chicago, and have been 
active in many other civic and social endeavors. For the past 10 years, 
they have lived in the village of West Chester, Illinois, where they 
have immersed themselves in community life.
  Madam Speaker, 50 years is a long time and when you can spend those 
50 years in a state of peace, happiness and productive engagement, you 
have been truly blessed, just as you have been able to bless others. I 
have been told that ``to those to whom much is given, much is expected 
in return.''
  The Millers have been fortunate to have a great family, great 
children, grandchildren, friends and relatives. They have given much to 
those who have known them, and have received much in return.
  Mr. Miller has retired after having worked at Alcola Company for more 
than 30 years, a productive career. Mrs. Miller established her own 
business, a beauty shop, that has been in operation now for more than 
47 years. And so I simply pause, take this opportunity to commend them 
for their tremendous civic and religious involvement, wish them well as 
they celebrate their 50 years of marriage, and trust that they will 
have many more productive, happy and beneficial years.

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