79R10429 MW-D

By:  Naishtat                                                     H.R. No. 857



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times, loving 
moments, and meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and 
friends of photojournalist and commercial photographer Maurice 
Miller of Austin, who passed away on December 13, 2004, at the age 
of 84; and
	WHEREAS, Born in San Francisco on July 1, 1920, Mr. Miller 
served with the U.S. Army 84th Infantry during World War II, 
documenting the Allied advance, including the Battle of the Bulge 
and the liberation of Jews from Nazi concentration camps; his 
duties also included flying reconnaissance photography missions 
over enemy lines to provide intelligence and to document the 
progress of the Allies; and
	WHEREAS, When the war ended, Mr. Miller came to Houston, 
where he was employed with the Houston Post for eight years, 
including five years as chief photographer; known for his 
photographic exploration of humanity, Mr. Miller worked as a 
stringer for Time and Life magazines and the Black Star photo agency 
and was a contributor to numerous other publications, including the 
Saturday Evening Post, Collier's Business Week, Architectural 
Forum, Arts and Architecture, and Parade Magazine; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Miller was a widower who cared for his two 
children while studying at the University of Houston and working 
full-time; in the 1960s, he was a staff photographer in the 
architecture department of Rice University as well as for the 
Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, the Houston Contemporary Arts 
Museum, and the University of St. Thomas; he later opened his own 
freelance commercial business; and
	WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous accolades for his 
photography, Mr. Miller won awards for spot news and feature photos 
from the Associated Press and earned honors from People Magazine, 
the Groller Society, and the National Press Photographer's 
Association; and
	WHEREAS, This devoted father, talented photographer, and 
cherished friend led a life rich in significance and achievement, 
and his spirit will continue to live in the hearts of those who were 
fortunate enough to have known him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Maurice Miller and 
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his 
daughter, Marsha Miller; to his son, Mark Miller; to his grandson, 
Matt Miller; and to his other relatives and many 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 Maurice 
Miller.