[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 194 (Monday, November 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1021]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING WILLIAM F. MILLER, JR. FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY DURING 
                              WORLD WAR II

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 16, 2020

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor William F. Miller 
Jr. for his unwavering service to our country during World War II as 
Radioman Petty Officer Second Class aboard the USS Oglethorpe in the 
Navy.
  William was born in Albany, New York on March 21, 1926. He was 
drafted into the Navy in July 1944 at the end of his junior year of 
high school, prior to receiving his diploma. William went on to serve 
in the Pacific theater and earned his Shellback after crossing the 
Equator on multiple occasions before he was honorably discharged in 
1946. During his time in the Navy, he exemplified extreme courage and 
bravery as he valiantly protected our American values and our nation 
from enemies.
  As Lake George High School presents William with an honorary diploma 
on this Veterans Day, November 11, 2020, we reflect on his many 
lifetime achievements. William has been happily married to Marie Luther 
since 1949, and they are celebrating their 71st anniversary this year 
with their five children, eight grandchildren, and a great-grandchild 
due in February. For many years, William ran a successful small 
business as a general contractor. The family continues William's strong 
military tradition and commitment to our nation as both his son and 
grandson have served in the Navy.
  On behalf of New York's 21st district, I would like to thank William 
for his service to our country and congratulate him on officially 
receiving his diploma from Lake George High School. We owe our veterans 
a great deal of gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy today. I wish him 
and his family continued health and happiness.

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