[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 13 (Friday, January 22, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S103]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                   REMEMBERING JAMES ``JIM'' MILLIMAN

  Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, today we honor the life and legacy 
of a great Kentuckian, James ``Jim'' Milliman. Jim was born October 29, 
1942, in Norwalk, OH. He led a life of faith, passion for the law, and 
an unmatched enthusiasm for Notre Dame football. Jim attended Notre 
Dame, then earned his law degree from the University of Louisville 
Brandeis School of Law, which is where he would embark on a brilliant 
career as a lawyer.
  Jim began his legal career at Middleton-Reutlinger Law firm, where he 
most notably appeared in the U.S. Supreme Court confirming his 
defendant's constitutional right to a speedy trial. He would continue 
his work fighting for the little guy always advocating for equal 
justice under the law. After a long successful tenure practicing law, 
Jim shifted to being my State director. With Jim's guidance, my staff 
and I have been able to fight for Kentuckians in Washington and 
throughout the State. The feats we have accomplished would not have 
been possible without the mentorship of Jim Milliman.
  Jim passed January 5, 2021. A true testament to his impact on people, 
Jim's eulogy was not given by any of his law partners, business, or 
political friends--he had plenty--but by Muhammed Lasege, a former 
University of Louisville basketball star from Nigeria whose college 
career was cut short due to eligibility issues. A successful 
businessman himself, he told the story of how Jim provided guidance and 
hope when his basketball dreams were crushed. He described their 
relationship of a father-son bond, despite the fact that Jim never had 
a son and Muhammed never knew his father.
  While our hearts are heavy acknowledging Jim's passing, we reminisce 
with great joy remembering all our accomplishments, but most of all our 
friendship. May Jim Milliman rest in peace.

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