[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 89 (Thursday, June 4, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E846]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF RICHARD MILLER

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                         HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 2015

  Ms. ESTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember Richard 
Miller, a resident of Cheshire, Connecticut, who passed away recently 
at the age of 100.
  Mr. Miller dedicated his life to serving others and was a leader in 
the community. He served on various municipal boards including the 
town's Board of Education, Cheshire Hospice, and Senior Center. He also 
volunteered with countless civic organizations and societies and served 
three elected terms as the town of Cheshire's Police Commissioner.
  Mr. Miller was a long time member of the First Congregational Church 
in my hometown of Cheshire, and was a very active member of the Rotary. 
He also established the Cheshire Food Drive, and raised funds for 
countless charitable organizations.
  Mr. Miller was a civil engineer who worked with The American Brass 
Company and Anaconda Copper before completing his career with Platt 
Brothers & Company in Waterbury, CT in 1981.
  He served our country in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for four 
and a half years, mainly concerned with the training of Special 
Engineer service and combat units at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. He was 
honorably discharged in April 1946 with the rank of Major CE.
  Mr. Miller was an inspiration, and I know he is greatly missed by 
many, especially those in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District.

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