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. Shine ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 302 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 13, 2019. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House