[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13153]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO MR. JAMES LEE MILLER, SR.

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 24, 2014

  Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, Mr. James Lee Miller was 
born and raised in Tutwiler, Mississippi. He was educated in the 
Mississippi public school system during the 1930's and 1940's. He was 
baptized, attended the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and sung with 
the Delta Big Four Quartet.
  In 1947, James married Ms. Essie Davis and they were blessed with 
four sons. He later united with Charlene Davies and to that union 
another four children were born. In the midst of his family life, James 
continued school, became a certified electrician and worked for local 
electric companies.
  For over forty-five years James Miller, Sr. was a businessman and was 
well-known around Chicago. He was involved in the social entertainment 
business and that is where many people knew him.
  His nightclub, The Texas Lady Lounge, was for many years one of the 
most popular spots in the community.
  As a matter of fact for ten years I lived less than four blocks from 
the Texas Lady and it was not at all unusual for me and my friends to 
have our discussions in the lounge over a glass of water, or whatever 
else we might be drinking.
  I have been told that one's impact on the world is measured not only 
by what they bring but also by what they leave and Mr. James Miller has 
left a great impact and tremendous legacy, a devoted wife, twelve 
children, a host of grandchildren, relatives and friends. Prominent 
among them great preachers and leaders, Johnny Miller, Rev. Dr. Matthew 
Miller, Pastor Leon Miller and a great hands-on physician whose office 
I have used Dr. James Miller, Jr.
  The Miller family is cherished in our community and this could not 
have happened without the life and the legacy of Mr. James Miller, Sr., 
born December 9, 1929.

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