86R3567 JGH-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 25
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Miller of Midland is retiring from
Permian Cardiology on December 30, 2018, drawing to a close a
distinguished career in medicine that has spanned nearly four
decades; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Amarillo, Michael Miller received
his bachelor's degree from Baylor University before earning his
medical degree at The University of Texas Health Science Center at
San Antonio in 1979; he began his career with the U.S. Navy, serving
on the faculty of the Uniformed Services University of the Health
Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, and as chief of cardiology at the
naval hospital in Oakland, California, where he was also director
of the internal medicine training program; and
WHEREAS, In 1989, following his military service, Dr. Miller
joined Permian Cardiology in Midland, where he specialized in
preventive cardiology and the treatment of myocardial infarction;
he played a vital role in establishing the Myocardial Infarction
Task Force at Midland Memorial Hospital, helping the institution
win three Gold Awards from the American Heart Association; in
addition, he has taught as a clinical associate professor at the
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and
served as the regional councilor and legislative chair of the Texas
Chapter of the American College of Cardiology; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Miller has found time to give back to his
community as a board member of the American Heart Association,
United Way, and Casa de Amigos, and he has been involved for many
years with the Boy Scouts; deeply devoted to his faith, he has
traveled to Guyana on a medical mission trip and actively supported
Samaritan's Purse; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and
support of his wife, Linda, and he takes pride in their two children
and four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Miller's dedication, professionalism, and
expertise have greatly benefited his patients and the community of
Midland, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent
as he embarks upon the next exciting chapter of his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Michael Miller on his
retirement from Permian Cardiology and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Miller as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.