March 9, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 45 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING JOHN ROBERT MILLER

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, it is my honor today to pay tribute to 
a brave Kentucky veteran who passed away last month at the age of 96. 
John Robert Miller, of Glasgow, KY, led a remarkable life of generous 
service and lasting achievement. As a member of the ``greatest 
generation,'' John Robert defended our Nation and its ideals before 
coming home to raise a family and lead his community.
  Like many brave Kentuckians, John Robert volunteered to serve our 
country during the Second World War. Over the coming years in the Army 
Artillery, he achieved the rank of technical sergeant and was stationed 
for 3 years in the South Pacific. For the rest of his life, his pride 
in our Nation and his military service were well known to all.
  John Robert returned to Barren County after the war and married 
Christine McGuire, his inseparable partner for the next 67 years. 
Together they built a proud life. He turned to agriculture, owning a 
dairy farm while also growing several crops and raising angus cattle. 
His love for the land inspired John Robert to share his knowledge with 
the next generation of Kentucky farmers through 4-H. An active mentor 
and guide, he was elected State chairman of the Kentucky 4-H Leadership 
Council.
  John Robert seemed to be constantly thinking of how he could help 
others. In addition to his farm and a small business he owned, he was 
elected to the Barren County Fiscal Court. With the strong support of 
those he served, John Robert was twice reelected. As a local election 
commissioner for more than two decades, he also earned admiration and 
the lasting gratitude of his community. He received multiple awards in 
recognition of his life of service for others, including the Barren 
County Patriot Award.
  I would like to share my heartfelt condolences with John Robert's 
children, Johnny, Lanny, and Donnie. Their father, John Robert, 
contributed to our Commonwealth's bright future. Through his hard work, 
his faith, and his refusal to quit, he left behind a legacy to be proud 
of. I urge my Senate colleagues to join me in honoring a treasured 
Kentuckian, John Robert Miller.

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