[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E102]
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                   HONORING MILWARD FUNERAL DIRECTORS

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 6, 2025

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor an historic business, Milward 
Funeral Directors, as they celebrate their 200th anniversary. Milward's 
is located in Lexington, Kentucky.
  In 1825, Lexington had a population of 5,517 and was the largest town 
west of the Allegheny Mountains. Joseph Milward, at the age of 21, 
began a cabinet and furniture business. Soon he started producing 
caskets for families throughout Lexington. The business grew and 
continued for 200 years, providing comfort and support to families 
during times of grief. Milward's is the oldest business in Lexington 
and the 37th oldest continuously operating business in the United 
States.
  Six generations of Milward family members have led the business, 
beginning with Joseph Milward, continuing to Col. William Rice Milward, 
William Rice Milward, Jr., William Emmet Milward, Robert Emmet Milward, 
and Robert Emmet Milward, Jr. Through their leadership, the business 
grew, changed with the times, and eventually expanded to three 
locations. Each of these men have been involved in the Lexington 
community in important ways and have made significant contributions. 
Milward's has served Lexington families for six generations and 
exemplified compassion and humility in the services they provide to 
grieving families.
  As Milward Funeral Directors celebrates their 200th anniversary, it 
is my honor to lift up this historic business.

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