[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 118 (Friday, August 3, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1395]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    A TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF DOROTHY RUMSEY MILLER

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2012

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life 
of Dorothy Rumsey Miller, a lifelong resident of Contra Costa County 
and native of Richmond, California, who passed away on July 8, 2012, at 
the age of 97 years old, surrounded by her devoted family after a long 
battle with Alzheimer's disease.
   Dorothy Rumsey Miller is survived by four children, including our 
distinguished colleague in the U.S. House of Representatives, her son 
Congressman George Miller III of California's 7th Congressional 
District, his wife Cynthia and three exceptional daughters, Laura 
Miller of Martinez, Gretchen Miller of Martinez, and Kat Miller of 
Mexico; four wonderful grandchildren, George Miller IV (Wendy) of El 
Dorado Hills, Stephen Miller (Kathleen) of Lafayette, Michael D'Aloisio 
and Sam D'Aloisio (Barbara) of San Francisco and ten beautiful great-
grandchildren and two nephews.
   Dorothy Rumsey Miller was the daughter of Sea Captain John Rumsey 
and Laura Rumsey. She graduated from Richmond High School and attended 
the University of the Pacific.
   She was an accomplished and dedicated artist, who for more than 
fifty years, painted with her Point Richmond artist group where her 
passion and love of arts and the water were expressed on her canvases.
   As an entrepreneur she successfully opened and managed Rumsey's 
restaurant, and went on to be one of the proprietors of Mama's 
Mercantile, both in Martinez.
   Dorothy was an avid reader of all books, including eastern and 
western spirituality. In her earlier days she volunteered at Loaves and 
Fishes, and the Special Olympics. As one of the original Women of the 
Waterfront, a group which helped develop the Martinez Waterfront Park, 
Dorothy's daily walks brought her great peace and solace throughout her 
life.
   Dorothy's greatest joys were her children, her family, and her 
friends. The Miller home was always a safe haven and a warm gathering 
place for the young and old seeking her sage advice and loving ways. 
Through her wonderful wit, eccentricity, humor, counsel, and spirit she 
was able to share her wisdom and laughter with her children.
   Dorothy was predeceased by her sister Laura Carey and her 
distinguished husband, State Senator George Miller Jr. who passed away 
in 1969, while serving California's 7th State Senate District. Senator 
Miller was a highly respected legislator, recognized for his warmth, 
vigor, vision, courage and tremendous accomplishments as Chairman of 
the Senate Finance Committee.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask the entire House of Representatives to join my 
colleagues--Leader Nancy Pelosi; Representative Mike Thompson; 
Representative Doris Matsui; Representative Lynn Woolsey; 
Representative Barbara Lee; Representative John Garamendi; 
Representative Jerry McNerney; Representative Jackie Speier; 
Representative Pete Stark; Representative Mike Honda; Representative 
Zoe Lofgren; Representative Sam Farr; Representative Dennis Cardoza; 
Representative Jim Costa; Representative Lois Capps; Representative 
Brad Sherman; Representative Howard Berman; Representative Adam Schiff; 
Representative Henry Waxman; Representative Xavier Becerra; 
Representative Judy Chu; Representative Karen Bass; Representative 
Lucille Roybal-Allard; Representative Maxine Waters; Representative 
Janice Hahn; Representative Laura Richardson; Representative Grace 
Napolitano; Representative Linda Sanchez; Representative Joe Baca; 
Representative Loretta Sanchez; Representative Bob Filner; and 
Representative Susan Davis--in extending our deepest condolences to 
Dorothy's children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, and 
friends, as well as her caregivers who were so loving and dedicated to 
her over an extended period of time.
   We celebrate Dorothy's life and her accomplishments, and we are 
proud to honor her memory in the House of the People. Our nation has 
lost a beloved citizen who made her community stronger and our country 
better.

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