[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 6, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E263]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE WORK OF WILLIAM MILLER

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 6, 2018

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to include in the Record a 
tribute to Master William Miller who has written a book entitled, 
Biography of Congressman George Miller. In his book, William outlines 
the life and work of his grandfather, The Honorable George Miller.
  William's detailed account of his grandfather's early life paints a 
vivid picture of his time as a firefighter and a pear-picker, and moves 
on to discuss Congressman Miller's work, including some of his greatest 
legislative accomplishments.
  I thank William for his detailed research and hard work to write this 
book for all to learn from, enjoy, and be inspired by one of the most 
consequential legislators of our time.

                 Biography of Congressman George Miller

                          (By William Miller)


                              INTRODUCTION

       Do you want to learn about the coolest congressman ever? 
     Yes, you do? Then read this awesome book to find out all 
     about George Miller! I will tell you about when he was 
     growing up. He was a working man! George did jobs like being 
     a firefighter, a pear picker and much more. I will also tell 
     you about some of George's biggest accomplishments. Keep on 
     reading to learn more about this totally awesome man!


                         CHAPTER 1: GROWING UP

       George Miller was born in San Francisco, CA at the 
     Children's Hospital on May 17, 1945. He lived in Richmond 
     until he was five years old. When George moved to Martinez. 
     He has 3 sisters Laura, Gretchen, and Katie. For fun, George 
     rode horses and participated in the rodeo. He also likes 
     hiking, skiing, and fishing. George was a working man. For 
     jobs George was a firefighter. ``Wow, that must have been 
     HOT!''and he was a pear picker and baled hay.


                      CHAPTER 2: WORK AND CONGRESS

       How did George get interested in Congress? Well, he got 
     interested by his dad who was the state senator too. George 
     always wanted to help people. The first year was fun and 
     exciting. Making laws for are country is fun. Did you know 
     that the first law he made was letting kids with disabilities 
     go to school. Some of his friends were Nancy Pelosi and John 
     Burton. Did you know that he rode with several presidents on 
     Air Force one the president's plane. He rode with President 
     Ford, Carter and Clinton.


                   CHAPTER 3: BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS

       His Biggest Accomplishment was his first law that helped 
     let kids with disabilities go to school and work.
       He also helped in the Head Start committee. This was a 
     program for children from low income places where they could 
     get help with school work, supplies, and food. This started 
     in 1965.
       And health care for all or known as Obama Care.


                                GLOSSARY

       Congressman: Someone who serves the community by making 
     laws in Washington, D.C.
       Committee: A group of Congressman that work together to 
     help make a law.
       Head Start: A program for kids in low income neighborhoods 
     that help kids with school work.
       Obama Care: A health care program for anyone that needs it.

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