R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
 1-2     commend Jack Miller for his vision and leadership both as a
 1-3     businessman and as an exemplary volunteer in the city of Galveston
 1-4     and Galveston County; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A born-on-the-island native of Galveston, Mr. Miller
 1-6     graduated from Galveston's Ball High School, attended The
 1-7     University of Texas at Austin, and served in the United States Army
 1-8     during World War II; he began his 50-year career in the furniture
 1-9     business at the family-owned Schreiber and Miller Furniture Company
1-10     in Galveston and La Marque; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Respected for his long-standing community service,
1-12     Mr. Miller was on the first committee of the Galveston School
1-13     District to studyintegration and was a leader in the effort to
1-14     integrate local lunch counters and restaurants; moreover, he has
1-15     made it a priority to improve the health of Galveston County
1-16     residents while serving as chairman of the Board of Governors of
1-17     St. Mary's Hospital and has also contributed his expertise as
1-18     president of the Galveston Rotary Club, as vice president of the
1-19     Chamber of Commerce, and on the boards of directors of the
1-20     Salvation Army and the United Fund and United Way of Galveston; and
1-21           WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman has deservedly been
1-22     recognized for his profound work in the areas of equality and
1-23     justice; in 1985, he was named the recipient of the Rabbi Henry
1-24     Cohen Humanitarian Award, which is given to those who most
 2-1     exemplify the qualities of brotherhood, justice, and dignity with
 2-2     no thought of reward, and in 1990 the Anti-Defamation League of
 2-3     B'nai B'rith honored him with the Torch of Liberty for his lifelong
 2-4     commitment to preserving liberty, counteracting bigotry, and
 2-5     advancing the cause of human rights; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, In addition, The Rider Family Fund provided a fully
 2-7     endowed Universal Access scholarship to Galveston College in
 2-8     Mr. Miller's honor in 1988, and Schreiber and Miller Furniture
 2-9     Company was honored that same year when it was named the Retailer
2-10     of the Year by the Retailers Marketing Guild; and
2-11           WHEREAS, The business community has been greatly influenced
2-12     by Mr. Miller as evidenced by his leadership as  president of the
2-13     Retail Merchants Association, director of the Texas Retail
2-14     Furniture Dealers, vice president of the Retail Furniture
2-15     Association of the Southwest, president of the Galveston County
2-16     Retail Furniture Association,  and as an elected member of the
2-17     American Marketing Congress; and
2-18           WHEREAS, A man of strong faith, Mr. Miller has served on the
2-19     board of directors for Congregation Beth Jacob in Galveston, on the
2-20     board of the Galveston County Jewish Welfare Association, and on
2-21     the board of directors of Galveston's B'nai B'rith; and
2-22           WHEREAS, Family and friends have consistently played the most
2-23     important role in his life, and they have all benefited from his
2-24     wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel; he has been supported in all
2-25     his endeavors by his beloved wife of 57 years, Gertie Miller, and
2-26     their three children, Shellie Lewis, Cindy Nale, and Wayne Miller,
2-27     as well as their sons-in-law and four grandchildren; and
 3-1           WHEREAS, Jack Miller has generously devoted his time and
 3-2     energy to helping many charitable organizations through the years
 3-3     and his selfless service has made a positive and lasting difference
 3-4     in the Galveston community; now, therefore, be it
 3-5           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 3-6     Legislature hereby commend Jack Miller for his many good works and
 3-7     extend to him best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
 3-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 3-9     prepared for Mr. Miller as an expression of high regard by the
3-10     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                        Gray
                                                                      Eiland
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 398 was adopted by the House on April
         20, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House