House Resolution 106

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MR. HAROLD D. MILLER III, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER OVER 50 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY.

WHEREAS, Harold D. Miller III, known to most as "Hal Miller", stands out as a distinguished figure in the trucking industry, and he plans to retire after over 50 years of outstanding service; and

WHEREAS, carrying forward a legacy of leadership, Mr. Miller has served the trucking industry for more than 53 years, and as he is known for his strategic vision and unwavering commitment to excellence, his dedication to integrity and ability to inspire collaborative success has made him a pivotal influence in his professional sphere and a respected mentor to those around him; and

WHEREAS, born in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1961, Mr. Miller's career began in 1973, as a young boy assisting the yard man at Miller Transporters, a family-owned business and one of the largest tank truck carriers in the country; and

WHEREAS, after graduating college from the University of Mississippi in 1983, Mr. Miller would go on to spend most of his career at Miller Transporters in various roles until eventually becoming the Executive Vice President of the company; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure at Miller Transporters, Mr. Miller was elected as the Regional Director for the National Tank Truck Carriers and served on the Mississippi Trucking Association Board of Directors, including as Chairman of the Board in 1994-1995; and

WHEREAS, after 30 successful years at Miller Transporters, Mr. Miller decided to embark on a second career as president of the Mississippi Trucking Association, a trade association dedicated to serving and promoting the motor carrier industry as a trusted resource for safety, education, advocacy and members services; and

WHEREAS, in 2018, Mr. Miller was awarded one of Mississippi's Top CEOs in the State of Mississippi by the Mississippi Business Journal, and in 2025, the American Trucking Association Executives Council recognized him with the President's Leadership Award, one of its highest honors in the industry; and

WHEREAS, after more than 50 years of dedication to the trucking industry, Mr. Miller has decided that it is time to write a new chapter of life, one that includes making more memories with his wife of 43 years, Mrs. Tricia Toler Miller, three sons, their wives and six grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, on July 1, 2026, Mr. Miller will officially retire from the workforce but will always be on standby to help as needed, and this has been his life's mantra as well as his father's: "People are important. They are God's gift to each other"; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and commend remarkable Mississippians like Mr. Miller, whose outstanding service and efforts have brought honor to the trucking industry and to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Mr. Harold D. Miller III, upon the occasion of his retirement, express deepest gratitude for his years of distinguished service, and extend to him warmest wishes for continued success and happiness in the years to come.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Mr. Harold D. Miller III, and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.