SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 420
In Memory
of
Gerald Joseph Miller
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin and Pflugerville in mourning the loss of
Gerald Joseph Miller, who died February 21, 2009, at the age of
65; and
WHEREAS, Born January 9, 1944, in New Haven, Connecticut,
Jerry Miller grew up in East Haven and joined the United States
Navy at the age of 18; he graduated from the University of
Connecticut in 1969 and moved to Austin to attend The University
of Texas; he became an avid follower of the sports programs of
both universities; and
WHEREAS, Jerry had a successful career as a schoolteacher
at Dobie Middle School, where he taught speech, drama, multimedia
studies, and English for 19 years and also served as an assistant
volleyball coach; a naturally gifted teacher, he was known for
his popular classes and for his creativity, his sense of humor,
and his sincere interest in his students; and
WHEREAS, Following his retirement from teaching, he was
active in the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance; his efforts on behalf
of the organization included giving presentations and
encouraging the public to consider organ donation; his own
experience as a transplant recipient lent particular emphasis to
his advocacy; and
WHEREAS, Jerry was noted for his engaging personality and
his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; he was a man of
integrity and generosity who gave selflessly of his time and
energy; and
WHEREAS, He was a source of strength to others and was
beloved by his family and friends, and he leaves behind memories
that will be deeply treasured by all who were privileged to share
in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Gerald Joseph Miller: his mother, Mary Miller; his
daughter and son-in-law, Bethany Miller Metzger and Billy; his
son and daughter-in-law, Sean Miller and Jennifer; and his
sisters, Nancy Leary and Maureen Dilk; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Jerry Miller.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 16, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate