Bill Text: TX HR457 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 457

Bill Title: In memory of Draco Miller of Brownwood.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-12 - Reported enrolled [HR457 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR457-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 457



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Residents of Brownwood lost an esteemed civic leader
	with the passing of Draco Miller on February 16, 2023, at the age of
	60; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Jodie Miller and Vivian Doris Powell,
	Draco Miller was born on July 31, 1962, and he grew up with the
	companionship of three siblings, Jodie, LaJon, and Ilitha; he
	demonstrated a strong work ethic from an early age, and shortly
	after graduating from Brownwood High School in 1980, he joined the
	activities staff at Texas Youth Commission, where he worked for 10
	years; he then took a position with Kohler before serving as a
	crisis case worker for MHMR from 1991 to 1999; additionally, he was
	the owner of several businesses, including Jus' Wings, Brownwood
	Classic Car Wash, and Draco's Janitorial and Auto Detailing, Inc.,
	which was named the 2019 Medium Business of the Year by the
	Brownwood Chamber of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, A prominent figure in city government, Mr. Miller
	joined the planning and zoning board in 2001, and in 2010 he was
	elected to the Brownwood City Council, where he served for 13 years,
	including 8 years as mayor pro-tempore; over the course of his
	tenure, he played an instrumental role in a range of important
	achievements, including the establishment of Martin Luther
	King Jr. Plaza, the construction of such facilities as the Camp
	Bowie Aquatic Center and the Senior Citizens Center, and the
	completion of vital improvements to city infrastructure; moreover,
	he was a member of a number of local boards, including those for the
	Brown County Appraisal District, the Brownwood Education
	Foundation, and the Center for Life Resources, and he was the
	founder of the Revitalizing Our Community organization, which
	helped to renovate Cecil Holman Park and the Bennie Houston
	Recreation Center; in recognition of his outstanding service to his
	fellow citizens, he was named the 2022 Man of the Year by the
	Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Miller and his wife, the former Sonja Marie
	Webb, shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 42 years; a caring
	husband and father, he took great pride in his children, Mirris,
	Natosha, Draco, Tiffany, and Symone, and he delighted in time spent
	with his grandchildren, Nehemiah, Lyric, Londyn, Mirris, Amari,
	Ayden, Daija, Dailyn, Harper, and Hudson; in all his endeavors, he
	was guided by his strong Christian faith, and he was a member of
	several churches over the course of his lifetime; and
	WHEREAS, Admired for his remarkable leadership, generosity,
	and dedication to public service, Draco Miller leaves behind a
	legacy that will resonate in the Brownwood community for many years
	to come, and he will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of
	all those who had the pleasure to share in his love and friendship;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Draco Miller and
	extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; 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 Draco
	Miller.

	Spiller
	Rogers

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 457 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on May 12, 2023.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House