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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2019

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE HAROLD J.

MILLER

     Introduced By: Senators Ruggerio, McCaffrey, Goodwin, and Algiere

     Date Introduced: January 02, 2019

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

     WHEREAS, The Honorable Harold J. Miller, a distinguished Rhode Island State Senator

from Pawtucket, passed away surrounded by his loving family; and

     WHEREAS, Harold J. Miller was born in Pawtucket, son of the late Harold and Edelia

Miller. He graduated from Tolman High School and Bryant University and later served in the

United States Navy from 1957 to 1959, where he was assigned to Helicopter Squadron #9 and

was appointed to welcome King Boudin of Jordan to the United States; and

     WHEREAS, After receiving his Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy, he

became a member of the Rhode Island State Police, serving with honor and distinction from 1960

to 1980, when he retired with the rank of Lieutenant. During his tenure with the State Police, he

had the honor of meeting three United States Presidents and Pope John Paul, II. Upon retiring

from the State Police, he served as the Chief of Security at the Warwick Mall from 1980 to 1994;

and

     WHEREAS, In 1983, Senator Miller was elected to a seat in the Rhode Island State

Senate from Pawtucket, serving until 1994. While in the Senate, he served as the Chair of State

Traffic Commission, the Chair of the Joint Committee on Highway Safety, and as a member of

the Judiciary Committee; and

     WHEREAS, Upon retiring from the Rhode Island State Senate, Senator Miller moved to

Delray Beach, Florida, where he enjoyed thoroughbred racing, golfing and fishing. He continued

to return to Rhode Island where he enjoyed spending time with his daughters and spending time

with friends at Triggs Country Club. His jovial personality and compassionate demeanor will be

missed by all who knew him; and

     WHEREAS, Senator Miller is survived by his daughters, Patricia Miller, Michaeleen

Miller, and Allison Miller. He also leaves behind his brother, Edward Miller and his wife, Karen,

sisters, Carolyn Albright and her husband, Craig, and Dorothy Barrett and her husband, Phillip,

and their daughter Lisa, with whom he resided and was cared for during his illness. He was

preceded in death by his brother, Donald Miller. He also leaves behind three stepchildren, Karen

Frost, Linda Foss, and Sandra Spaziano, three step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and his

dear friend Elizabeth Meade; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby expresses its deepest condolences to the Miller Family on the passing of the Honorable

Harold J. Miller; and be it further

     RESOLVED That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Miller Family.

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