88R14727 BHH-D
By: Rogers H.R. No. 440
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Brownwood lost an esteemed civic leader
with the passing of Draco Miller on February 16, 2023, at the age of
60; and
WHEREAS, The son of Jodie Miller and Vivian Doris Powell,
Draco Miller was born on July 31, 1962, and he grew up with the
companionship of three siblings, Jodie, LaJon, and Ilitha; he
demonstrated a strong work ethic from an early age, and shortly
after graduating from Brownwood High School in 1980, he joined the
activities staff at Texas Youth Commission, where he worked for 10
years; he then took a position with Kohler before serving as a
crisis case worker for MHMR from 1991 to 1999; additionally, he was
the owner of several businesses, including Jus' Wings, Brownwood
Classic Car Wash, and Draco's Janitorial and Auto Detailing, Inc.,
which was named the 2019 Medium Business of the Year by the
Brownwood Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, A prominent figure in city government, Mr. Miller
joined the planning and zoning board in 2001, and in 2010 he was
elected to the Brownwood City Council, where he served for 13 years,
including 8 years as mayor pro-tempore; over the course of his
tenure, he played an instrumental role in a range of important
achievements, including the establishment of Martin Luther
King Jr. Plaza, the construction of such facilities as the Camp
Bowie Aquatic Center and the Senior Citizens Center, and the
completion of vital improvements to city infrastructure; moreover,
he was a member of a number of local boards, including those for the
Brown County Appraisal District, the Brownwood Education
Foundation, and the Center for Life Resources, and he was the
founder of the Revitalizing Our Community organization, which
helped to renovate Cecil Holman Park and the Bennie Houston
Recreation Center; in recognition of his outstanding service to his
fellow citizens, he was named the 2022 Man of the Year by the
Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Miller and his wife, the former Sonja Marie
Webb, shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 42 years; a caring
husband and father, he took great pride in his children, Mirris,
Natosha, Draco, Tiffany, and Symone, and he delighted in time spent
with his grandchildren, Nehemiah, Lyric, Londyn, Mirris, Amari,
Ayden, Daija, Dailyn, Harper, and Hudson; in all his endeavors, he
was guided by his strong Christian faith, and he was a member of
several churches over the course of his lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Admired for his remarkable leadership, generosity,
and dedication to public service, Draco Miller leaves behind a
legacy that will resonate in the Brownwood community for many years
to come, and he will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of
all those who had the pleasure to share in his love and friendship;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Draco Miller and
extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; 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 Draco
Miller.