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OPAL LOUISE MILLER

OPAL LOUISE MILLER was born October 6, 1915 on a farm west of Rockwell City, Iowa.

Opal was a graduate of Rockwell City High School. While attending Iowa State Teacher’s College, majoring in Music and Education she met the love of her life, R.G. (Hap) Miller whom she married in 1935. The owned and operated a farm near Rockwell City.

For twelve years Miller was a deputy recorder for both Warren and Allamakee Counties. Opal was an active member of her community involved with the following groups: Legislative Ladies’ League, Eastern Star, Business and Professional Women’s Club, Iowa Women’s Political Caucus, National Organization of Democratic Women State Legislators, Calhoun County Historical Society, Federated Women's Club and Farm organizations.

After serving her State, Opal began worldwide missionary service, serving in many different areas in a wide range of jobs. She is missed by her six children, thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.

Opal Miller was a Democrat from Calhoun County, and widow of former State Legislator R. G. (Hap) Miller. She decided to run and was elected to the Iowa House in November of 1974 and served in the 66th and 67th General Assemblies.

Opal Louise Miller passed away on April 1, 2010 at the age of 94.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The House Of Representatives Of The Eighty-Fourth General Assembly Of Iowa, That in the passing of the Honorable Opal Louise Miller, the State has lost an honored citizen and a faithful and useful public servant, and the House by this Resolution would express its appreciation of his service.

Be It Further Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the Journal of the House, and that the Chief Clerk be directed to forward an enrolled copy to the family of the deceased.

HELEN MILLER

DAVID TJEPKES

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