[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 25, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E794]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO V. RICHARD (DICK) MILLER

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                            HON. TODD ROKITA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2016

  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a prominent Hoosier 
leader and my dear friend, Mr. V. Richard (Dick) Miller who passed away 
on May 18, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
  Dick was born in Des Moines, Iowa and moved to Warsaw, Indiana with 
his family as a young child. He received his undergraduate degree from 
Purdue University and earned a MSBA from Indiana University South Bend 
in 1972. In 1976, Dick was elected State Senator and served for three 
terms in the Indiana General Assembly, half of his service on the 
Senate Republican leadership team.
  Dick put a lot of care and dedication into his work. After taking 
over the family business, he expanded Miller's Merry Manor across the 
state and employed over 3000 Hoosiers. With the help of his siblings, 
they made Miller's Health Systems one of the largest 100 percent 
employee owned companies in the nation. Providing quality care to 
thousands and rewarding those dedicated employees is a true testament 
to his character and the reason why Miller's Merry Manor continues to 
be successful after 52 years.
  He continued to serve unofficially as a vital resource of good advice 
and wisdom to those in office, such as myself, up until his last day. 
He was gracious enough to be a member of my Healthcare Advisory Team, 
where his counsel was helpful in my efforts to determine how to best 
serve the people of Indiana and our country, though his advice was not 
limited to healthcare as he was well versed in many aspects of public 
policy and economics. I will always be thankful for his invaluable 
advice and friendship over the years.
  Dick leaves Jane, his beloved wife of almost 55 years, two children, 
six grandchildren and five great grandchildren to carry on his legacy 
of service to fellow Hoosiers. I believe this world is a better place 
because of his compassionate service to our community, state and 
nation. Rest in peace Dick, you will not be forgotten.

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