[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 173 (Friday, October 20, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1002-E1003]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF KENNETH A. MILLS

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                             HON. ANDY KIM

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 20, 2023

  Mr. KIM of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, I rise today to honor 
the life and selfless service of Kenneth A. Mills, a U.S. Army veteran 
who bravely served during the Korean War and passed earlier in October.
  A beloved member of our Evesham community, many knew Ken as a person 
that was deeply committed to family, his community,

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and our country. After graduating high school, Ken enlisted in the U.S. 
Army, where he was later stationed in Korea and served there for 3 
years. After his honorable discharge in 1955, Ken's service was highly 
honored, as he earned two Bronze Stars, the Korean War Service Medal, 
and the United Nations Service Medal.
  Beyond his service to our country, Ken went above and beyond in his 
personal and professional life to care for those around him. While 
starting a family of his own in Rockwood, Michigan, with his wife, 
Betty, Ken also started his career as a union representative, before 
eventually transitioning into a long, accomplished tenure in Human 
Resources. Eventually stepping up as the Director of Human Resources 
for Allied Signal, Ken became a strong leader of their department, 
working on behalf of the people, and traveling across the country 
before eventually settling in Marlton, New Jersey.
  It was in Marlton that Ken became a dedicated member of the St. Joan 
of Arc parish, our local government, and the town watch. Through his 
involvement across multiple organizations, he took every opportunity to 
facilitate projects to make our community a better, safer place. Most 
recently, he focused his vision on the Evesham Township Veterans Wall 
of Honor in the Evesham Township Municipal Building. Ken played a vital 
role in the `Coffee with a Vet' program as well as the local Veterans 
of Foreign Wars chapter.
  No matter the task--big or small--Ken proved every day that he was a 
deep believer that it was always possible for each person to create 
positive change in their community. Even beyond Evesham's borders, he 
dedicated his time as the President of the Boys & Girls Club of 
Philadelphia, uplifting kids and young adults across the area. I know 
Ken will have the lasting memory of being a friendly face around town, 
often riding his lawn mower through the neighborhood with a warm smile 
and helping hand for whomever may need one.
  We were lucky to have Ken as a member of our community. He was a 
beloved husband, father, and neighbor. My heart goes out to his entire 
family, his friends, and for anyone who knew him and grieving his loss. 
Though he will be deeply missed, I am sure his legacy will live on for 
years to come through his positive impacts on all our lives.

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