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.