[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 110 (Friday, June 23, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E608]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING PERRY MILLER

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                       HON. JENNIFER L. McCLELLAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 23, 2023

  Mrs. McCLELLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Perry Miller, the 
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Capital Region Airport 
Commission, which owns and operates the Richmond International Airport.
  Perry is an airport executive with a distinguished career spanning 
three decades. He graduated from Texas Southern University with a 
Bachelor of Science degree in Airway Science and a Master of Science 
degree in Transportation Planning and Management. Perry began his 
airport career with the Houston Airport System, where he spent 25 years 
serving in several capacities that are critical to the smooth 
functioning of our Nation's airports, including airport operations, 
maintenance, properties management, and business development. His 
positions there included Airport Manager of Ellington Airport, Airport 
Manager of William P. Hobby Airport, and Interim Manager of George Bush 
Intercontinental Airport.
  In 2015, Perry became the Chief Operating Officer of the Jackson 
Municipal Airport Authority in Jackson, Mississippi. In 2019, Virginia 
was fortunate to have Perry accept the position of President and Chief 
Executive Officer of the Capital Region Airport Commission. In the four 
years since he has been there, Perry has successfully led the Richmond 
International Airport through the COVID crisis, has worked to increase 
the level of air service for the Capital Region, and has undertaken a 
comprehensive infrastructure program to meet our region's current and 
growing needs.
  In recognition of Perry's distinguished career, his peers in the 
airport community previously elected him to serve on the Board of 
Directors of the American Association of Airport Executives, the 
world's largest professional organization for airport executives. 
Founded in 1928, AAAE has 9,000 members from more than 800 airports.
  Most recently, Perry became the Chair of AAAE, the highest volunteer 
leadership position within this prestigious national organization. 
Achieving this senior position is clear testimony to Perry's 
distinguished career in the airport community, the high regard his 
fellow airport executives have for him, his high level of professional 
achievement, and his dedication to public service.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to congratulate Perry Miller on this significant 
accomplishment. We are grateful for his many contributions to our 
Nation's aviation system and look forward to his continued 
contributions in the years ahead.

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