86R31437 CW-D
 
  By: Wray H.R. No. 1618
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
  of Jackie Gene Miller Sr. of Italy, Texas, who passed away on April
  15, 2019, at the age of 85; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Earl and Lysca Miller, Jackie Miller was
  born in Akron, Ohio, on July 10, 1933, and he grew up with a sister,
  Marjorie; a multisport athlete at Italy High School, he graduated
  in 1951 and worked at Vought Aeronautics before serving five years
  as a U.S. Air Force sergeant in the Korean War; he then returned to
  Vought Aeronautics as a production manager; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Miller married the former Pat Crow in 1958, and
  the couple lived in Greenville, where he was employed by Farmers
  Insurance; moving back to Ellis County in 1963, he again worked for
  Vought Aeronautics and attended evening classes at The University
  of Texas at Arlington; in the early 1970s, he purchased the Italy
  Auto Supply store, which he owned and managed until 1995; and
         WHEREAS, Following his retirement from private business,
  Mr. Miller served as the Ellis County commissioner for Precinct 3;
  he was actively involved with Italy Masonic Lodge No. 647, and he
  further benefited his community as a school board member and
  booster club president; and
         WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Miller treasured time spent with
  his family; he shared six rewarding decades of marriage with his
  wife, and he was a devoted father to their son, Jackie Miller Jr.;
  moreover, he took great pride in his beloved granddaughter, Lexie;
  an avid sports fan, horse racing enthusiast, and history buff,
  Mr. Miller also enjoyed reading, working in the yard, and
  barbecuing; and
         WHEREAS, Jackie Miller led a life of caring devotion to his
  loved ones, and although he is deeply missed, he will forever hold a
  special place in the hearts of those he leaves behind; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jackie Gene Miller
  Sr. and extend heartfelt sympathy to his relatives 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 Jackie
  Miller.