86R6709 BK-D
By: Shine H.R. No. 302
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life devoted to family, faith, and country drew to
a close with the passing of Billy H. Miller of Georgetown on
December 1, 2018, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Born in Georgetown on November 6, 1937, Bill Miller
was the son of Fritz and Lula Miller and the brother of two sisters,
Ethel and Gretchen; after graduating from Georgetown High School in
1956, he went on to enjoy a distinguished military career that
included 40 years of service in the United States Air Force and Army
and the Texas Army National Guard; he was a veteran of the Vietnam
War and worked as an airplane and helicopter pilot as well as a
flight instructor for the National Guard; in 1997, he retired from
military duty with the rank of chief warrant officer 5; in
recognition of his valorous efforts, he received numerous awards
and commendations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Miller shared nearly six decades of marriage
with his wife, Mary Ann Miller, whom he wed on June 20, 1959; they
became the proud parents of three children, Sheila, Kevin, and
Steve, and were further blessed with four grandchildren, Aaron,
Ryan, Sara, and Ian; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community of faith, Mr. Miller was a
charter member of Faith Lutheran Church in Georgetown, and he
enjoyed serving the congregation as a trustee and helping out on
various construction, lawn, and landscaping projects; he had a
skill and passion for woodworking, a trade he learned from his
father, and he shared his talents by crafting furniture for family
and friends and building library shelves for local schools; and
WHEREAS, Admired and cherished for his warmth, geniality, and
good humor, Bill Miller will be deeply missed, and he will forever
hold a special place in the hearts of those who were fortunate
enough to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Billy H. Miller and
extend sincere sympathy to his loved ones 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 Bill
Miller.