[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 24555]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         DAVID ``MOOSE'' MILLER

 Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to David 
``Moose'' Miller, husband, father, friend, community leader, sports 
enthusiast, and owner of the nationally known watering hole, Moose's 
Saloon, who lost his life to cancer recently. Moose had battled cancer 
for the last year and convinced himself and others that he would beat 
it. Today, in Kalispell, Montana, family and friends are remembering 
Moose Miller and I would like to take a moment to make a special 
acknowledgement to such a great man.
  Moose played football for the University of Montana, served his 
country in the U.S. Army, and with his wife, converted the Corral Bar 
to the famous Moose's Saloon. Swinging doors, sawdust on the floor, 
initials carved into the heavy tables, the best pizza around, and the 
rustic atmosphere attracted people from all walks of life and all ages. 
Whether you're from Kalispell, Montana, Peoira, Illinois, or 
Washington, D.C., you likely know someone who knows of Moose's Saloon 
and Moose Miller.
  I had the privilege of knowing Moose. Moose not only owned and ran a 
successful business in the Flathead Valley, he gave back to the 
community in many ways. The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce honored him 
as its Great Chief in 1986, recognizing his years of community service. 
He and his ``elves'' made Christmas special for many people, especially 
the handicapped, each year for several years, he donated proceeds from 
the kitchen to support the March of Dimes, was an active supporter of 
the University of Montana and helped administer the Flathead Youth 
Foundation.
  Moose is leaving behind a wife, Shirley; his children; Bruce, Wallis, 
Royce, Lexie, Lee and Aimee; his grandchildren, Zach, Anne, Lexie, 
Leah, Alicia, Hannah, and Zane; and his sister, Marcie.
  I know that Moose will be missed by his family and friends, as well 
as the entire community. May God bless them all and may his memory live 
on.

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