[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 104 (Tuesday, June 15, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E648]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





    HONORING THE LIFE OF FORMER KANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL VERN MILLER

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                             HON. RON ESTES

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 15, 2021

  Mr. ESTES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the legacy of a 
quintessential Kansas lawman, Vern Miller, who passed away at the age 
of 92. Mr. Miller's career in law enforcement spanned over 50 years 
with terms as Sedgwick County Sheriff, Sedgwick County District 
Attorney, and Kansas State Attorney General.
  A U.S. army veteran born and raised in Wichita, Mr. Miller's career 
in law enforcement began in 1948 when he started as a deputy for the 
Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, eventually serving three terms as 
Sheriff of Sedgwick County.
  While serving as Sheriff, Mr. Miller drove the 155 miles to Oklahoma 
City University to attend night classes, earning his law degree in 
1966. After passing the bar exam, Mr. Miller was elected as Kansas 
Attorney General in 1970 and again in 1972, winning all 105 counties in 
the state. As Attorney General, Mr. Miller vigorously enforced the laws 
of Kansas, focusing on drug rings and illegal gambling cartels 
throughout the state.
  Mr. Miller was a dedicated public servant whose work ethic and 
devotion to the law and to his fellow Kansans will be deeply missed. My 
heartfelt condolences go out to his family during this most difficult 
time.

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