TITLE: In memory of Jackie Gene Miller Sr. of Italy, Texas.

SUMMARY: In memory of Jackie Gene Miller Sr. of Italy, Texas.

FULL TEXT:
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. Wray Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1618 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 24, 2019. Chief Clerk of the House