[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 121 (Friday, August 5, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1506-E1507]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING CONGRESSMAN CLARENCE ELLSWORTH MILLER

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                           HON. STEVE AUSTRIA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 5, 2011

  Mr. AUSTRIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the people of 
Ohio's Seventh Congressional District to honor the life and memory of 
Congressman Clarence Ellsworth Miller.
  Congressman Miller began his extensive and prolific public service 
career in 1963 when he was elected mayor of Lancaster, Ohio.

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During that time, he was also very active in the National League of 
Cities and the Ohio Municipal League. Congressman Miller was also a 
member of the executive committee of the Mayors Association of Ohio.
  In 1967, Congressman Miller was elected to represent Ohio's Tenth 
Congressional District where he served for 26 years. Congressman Miller 
always represented his constituents with pride and integrity. He 
understood his southeastern Ohio district and fought vigorously to 
ensure that his constituents' needs were constantly being met.
  Congressman Miller was well known for being a staunch fiscal 
conservative. While in Congress, Congressman Miller gained respect for 
introducing bills that were aimed at reducing spending but still 
meeting the obligations of our Nation. He was awarded a Treasury 
watchdog award every year he was in Congress because of his great 
concerns with regard to the national debt and overspending at the 
federal level.
  Throughout his time in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman 
Miller served on several House committees including Appropriations, 
Agriculture, and Public Works and Transportation. Additionally, he 
served as vice chairman of the Office of Technical Assessment and 
served on a special committee who forced other countries to reimburse 
the United States for costs associated with the 1991 Gulf War.
  Congressman Miller dedicated much of his time in Congress to the 
Armed Forces. The Congressman worked tirelessly to ensure that all 
branches of the military had the resources they needed to protect this 
great nation. He respected all men and women in uniform and admired 
their dedication and bravery.
  Following his service in Congress, Representative Miller further 
impacted Lancaster and Fairfield County by serving on the Board of 
Directors for the YMCA and Red Cross, and devoting time and support to 
public officials and the area.
  In honor of Congressman Miller's influential and selfless efforts to 
the community, the Lancaster Post Office was renamed after him as well 
as the county health department building.
  Congressman Clarence Ellsworth Miller truly was a fine example of 
what all members of Congress and those in public service should strive 
to become.
  After a long life of dedicated public service, Clarence Ellsworth 
Miller, 93, passed away on August 2, 2011. Congressman Miller was 
preceded in death by his wife, Helen, and left behind a son, Ron, 
daughter, Jackie, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two 
stepgrandchildren.

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