H.R. No. 1570
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The city of El Paso lost one of its most beloved
residents with the death of Dorr M. Miller on April 9, 2011, at the
age of 99; and
WHEREAS, Born in Abilene on November 23, 1911, Dorr Miller
moved to El Paso with his family in 1926; he graduated from El Paso
High School in 1929 and attended the Texas College of Mines and
Metallurgy, now The University of Texas at El Paso, after which he
worked for Standard Oil Company in New Mexico for several years; he
answered his nation's call to duty during World War II, enlisting in
the U.S. Army in April 1942; during the war he served in Europe with
General Patton's 3rd Army for 22 months and saw action during the
Battle of the Bulge; he received five campaign stars for his service
and was discharged from the army in February 1946 with the rank of
captain; and
WHEREAS, After the war Mr. Miller returned to El Paso, where
he opened M & M Refrigeration Supply with his brother, L. A. Miller,
in July 1948; the business was a success and they were able to add
stores in Albuquerque, Tucson, and Chihuahua; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Miller held lifetime
membership in the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce and served as
president of the chamber, the El Paso Central YMCA Board, the El
Paso Country Club, Los Caballeros, and the El Paso Historical
Society; he also volunteered his time with the Boy Scouts, Active
20-30 International, and the United Way; in addition, he played an
instrumental role in the community effort to bring professional
baseball back to El Paso, an endeavor that culminated in the El Paso
Sun Kings taking the field in 1961; in 1957 the City of El Paso
honored him with the Conquistador Award, the city's highest honor;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Miller enjoyed 42 years of marriage with his
first wife, the former Jacqueline Nash, and they were blessed with
two sons; after her death in 1989, he was fortunate enough to find
love again with Betty Jean Ponder, with whom he shared a rewarding
marriage until her passing; and
WHEREAS, Known for his kind and generous nature, Mr. Miller
was a friend to many; he greatly enjoyed the outdoors and loved
hunting, fishing, and golfing; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his community, Dorr
Miller made a meaningful difference in the lives of his loved ones
and fellow citizens alike, and his contributions will be fondly
remembered for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dorr M. Miller and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his sons
and daughter-in-law, James "Jamie" Miller and Ronald "Ron" and Judy
Miller; to his granddaughters, Melissa Burkett, Jennifer Barthels,
and Ashley Miller; to his grandson, Grayson Miller; to his
step-grandson, Christian Barron; to his five great-grandchildren;
to his friend, Kate Crombie; and to his other relatives and friends;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dorr M.
Miller.
Margo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1570 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 5, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House