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Miller, George was born in 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
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George Miller, American former mayor. Active member Democratic Party Southern Arizona, since 1960, treasurer Pima County division, state chairman Presidential Delaware Selection Reform Commission; board directors Tucson Jewish Community Center, Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith; councilman Tucson City Council, 1977-1991, also vice mayor. With United States Marine Corps, World War World War II.
Education
Bachelor, University Arizona, 1947. Master of Education, University Arizona, 1952.
Career
He received both a bachelor"s degree and master"s degree in political science from the University of Arizona. Miller served on the Tucson city council for fourteen years prior to becoming mayor in 1991. After serving as mayor for two terms, Miller declined to run again, and was succeeded by Bob Walkup on December 6, 1999.
At the time of his retirement Miller was Tucson"s longest serving public official, having spent twenty-two consecutive years in office: fourteen years as a city councilman and eight as mayor.
After retiring from politics Miller began teaching political science at Tucson"s Pima Community College. He contributed opinion pieces to the Arizona Daily Star on various topics including his support for the annexation of unincorporated areas north of Tucson.
He died in a nursing home in Tucson on December 25, 2014.
Achievements
Membership
Active member Democratic Party Southern Arizona, since 1960, treasurer Pima County division, state chairman Presidential Delaware Selection Reform Commission. Board directors Tucson Jewish Community Center, Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith. Councilman Tucson City Council, 1977-1991, also vice mayor.
With United States Marine Corps, World War World War II.
Connections
Married Roslyn Girard. 4 children.
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Political Party
Democratic party
Education
Awards
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Decorated Purple Heart. Recipient Recognition award United Way, Community Services Support award Chicano Por La Causa (2), Metropolitan Education Commission Crystal Apple award, certified appreciation San Ignacio Yaqui Council, Old Pasqua, Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Keep the Dream Alive award, 1995. Named Father of Year 1995, Man of Year Southern Arizona Home Builders Association, Outstanding Public Official Arizona Parks and Recreation Association, 1995.Decorated Purple Heart. Recipient Recognition award United Way, Community Services Support award Chicano Por La Causa (2), Metropolitan Education Commission Crystal Apple award, certified appreciation San Ignacio Yaqui Council, Old Pasqua, Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Keep the Dream Alive award, 1995. Named Father of Year 1995, Man of Year Southern Arizona Home Builders Association, Outstanding Public Official Arizona Parks and Recreation Association, 1995.