Resolution Honoring Mr. Fred B. Miller, Jr.

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WHEREAS, Mr. Fred Benson Miller, Jr. was born on September 5, 1923, grew up in Jacksonville, FL, where he received his early education in the local public schools, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fred Benson Miller, Jr. went on to attend several prestigious colleges and universities to further his education, entered the Army Air Corp and served, with distinction, for his country, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fred Benson Miller, Jr. became the President of the local Dairy Association, in 1959, and eventually assumed the role of a local Dairyman and became an outstanding voice for the Agricultural community, and devoted much of his time to promoting programs that benefited the Agricultural community, and 
WHEREAS, Mr. Fred Benson Miller, Jr, was very instrumental in the founding and creation of the DUVAL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, a non-partisan unit of government and, serving as a member for 48 years, the longest serving Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, NOW THERFORE
 
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE DUVAL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, that Mr. Fred Benson Miller, Jr. and his contributions are recognized in the hearts and minds of his family, the past and present members of the DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, and the citizens of Duval County, Florida and
 
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE DUVAL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT THAT Mr. Fred Benson Miller, Jr.'s work and generous contributions are celebrated, honored & expressly appreciated and
 
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED BY THE PRESENT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE DUVAL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, that a record of this resolution be presented to the family of Mr. Fred Benson Miller, Jr. and a copy placed in the office files of the DUVAL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT as a permanent record and testament of our gratefulness for his life-long service and contributions.

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