[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 98 (Thursday, June 8, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E796-E797]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MR. JOHN MILLINGTON

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                         HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2017

  Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay 
tribute to the life of my friend Mr. John Millington and to recognize 
his extraordinary contributions to our nation's understanding of global 
affairs, and his public service to the State of Connecticut and the 
Town of Washington, Connecticut. John passed away on December 16, 2016 
at the age of 90, after a long life of dedicated service.
  John was born in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania and developed a love of 
nature early in his life. He began working in publishing and embarked 
on a diverse career connecting his interests in global affairs and 
journalism. John began his career with Time, Inc., and later moved to 
Bangkok, Thailand to manage the Bangkok World newspaper. With his 
experience working in international journalism and publishing, John 
joined the Council on Foreign Relations to support the organization's 
business development and membership growth.

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  In addition to his distinguished career in journalism and foreign 
affairs, John was a well-known and active member of his community in 
Washington. A lifelong advocate for conservation and environmental 
issues, John chaired Connecticut's Council on Environmental Quality 
during Governor Weicker's administration and was an instrumental 
champion of the campaign to protect the Shepaug River. Locally, he 
served as a board member of the Washington Community Housing Trust. The 
Town of Washington recognized John's tremendous contributions and 
passion for service in 2014 with the Stephen Reich award, the town's 
highest honor for citizenship.
  Mr. Speaker, John Millington led a remarkable career and 
enthusiastically lent his talents to improve Washington, Connecticut, 
and our country. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor his 
life and memory here today. John Millington was a friend and a mentor, 
and I miss his wise counsel. My condolences go out to his wife, Edwina, 
and to his children and grandchildren. Those of us who knew John will 
cherish his memory, and his legacy will live on in our community.

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