[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E495]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MARQUISE McMILLER

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 29, 2026

  Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Marquise McMiller as a 
distinguished leader in Central Florida for Military Appreciation 
Month. Marquise McMiller, JD, is a twelve-year veteran of the United 
States Army and the Florida Army National Guard. Originally from Gary, 
Indiana, Mr. McMiller relocated to Florida and served within the 144th 
Transportation Company in Marianna and the 1218th Transportation 
Company, eventually attaining the rank of Sergeant (E-5).
  Marquise utilized his extensive experience in transportation, along 
with a dedication to education law and public policy, to serve as an 
educator with Orange County Public Schools. While teaching, he 
simultaneously attended law school and maintained his military service 
during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. He later applied his 
diverse skill set to advance state and regional infrastructure 
priorities across Central Florida with the Florida Department of 
Transportation, District 5.
  Currently, Sergeant McMiller has returned to his passion for 
education policy, serving as a district administrator for Orange County 
Public Schools. In his role as senior director of government relations, 
he ensures that educational choices reflect the priorities of all 
students and families, particularly those within the public education 
system, of which he is a lifelong product.
  Marquise remains committed to the principle of never accepting defeat 
in the face of adversity. He advocates tirelessly to ensure that 
education remains a primary focus for lawmakers at the local, state, 
and federal levels. By upholding the core Army Values of LDRSHIP 
(Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and 
Personal Courage), he works daily to shape policies that strengthen 
families and ensure students across Florida and the United States 
remain a competitive force on a global scale.

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