[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 173 (Tuesday, October 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1447]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATING MIKE MILLER ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 23, 2018

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my 
friend, Mike Miller, on his retirement as Executive Director of the 
Kentucky River Area Development District (KRADD) and for his long-time 
public service in Eastern Kentucky.
  Under his direction, KRADD has been a dedicated service organization 
for local communities in the Kentucky River area, which serves 
Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry and Wolfe 
Counties. KRADD celebrated its 50th Anniversary earlier this year. I 
can't overstate the value of the partnerships and regional planning 
that have been cultivated by Mike and his leadership of this 
organization. The infrastructural footprint of KRADD includes 13 
million linear feet of water lines and 1.5 million linear feet of sewer 
lines extended in its service area, as well as nine new water plants 
and eleven wastewater treatment plants. Those fundamental services have 
been critical for families and businesses alike. As the former Mayor of 
the City of Jackson, Kentucky, where he dedicated eleven years of 
service, Mike understands first-hand the economic challenges of local 
elected officials in our rural region. His experience as a chief city 
administrator undoubtedly drove his passion to help city and county 
leaders access grant opportunities and to work collectively as a 
regional hub for economic development.
  Aside from his career in public service, Mike owned and operated a 
local insurance company for 35 years. Mike's work ethic and success 
have garnered the utmost respect of his colleagues and multiple 
organizations across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He served as 
President of the Kentucky League of Cities for one year and as a board 
member and officer of the Kentucky Council of Area Development 
Districts. He has also volunteered his experience and time to help 
countless local boards, including the Jackson Independent School 
System, the Kentucky River Authority, Kentucky River Community Care and 
many others.
  Outside of boardrooms and office buildings, Mike has dedicated 
several years on the baseball diamond, coaching local Little League 
teams and spending time outdoors as Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 91 
for 12 years. Mike understands the importance of mentoring and 
investing in the lives of our future leaders.
  I have enjoyed working with Mike over the years to improve our 
infrastructure and economic opportunities in Eastern Kentucky. I wish 
Mike and his wife, Paula, many peaceful and fun-filled years of 
retirement together with their family.

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