Senate Resolution No. 1279

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

MOURNING the death of Jeffrey Alan Miller,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of his
community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavors
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Jeffrey Alan Miller, of Peekskill, New York, died on
Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 62; and

WHEREAS, Jeffrey Alan "Jeff" Miller was born to Ray and Marianne
Miller; he was raised in Orange County, California; and

WHEREAS, An avid international traveler, who spent time in Belgium,
Germany, and his beloved France, Jeffrey Alan Miller ultimately
transplanted himself in New York State where he held jobs in a variety
of fields, including information technology, internal communications,
and business transformation at Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of
Peekskill (CHHOP) where he worked until his death; and

WHEREAS, Jeffrey Alan Miller was a singularly accomplished
individual; he was fluent in several languages, including French and
German; and

WHEREAS, Jeffrey Alan Miller earned a Bachelor of Arts in
Communications from California State University Long Beach, a Master of
Arts in Journalism, Radio, Television, and English, and a Master of
Business Administration, with a 4.0 GPA, from Iona University; he never
met a problem he wasn't interested in solving; and

WHEREAS, Known to his devoted friends as parts Martha Stewart,
weather announcer, Parisian, technology genius, and music aficionado,
and one of the kindest, most gentle human beings, Jeffrey Alan Miller
was devoted to his family, calling his sister daily and his mother
weekly despite their geographic distance; and

WHEREAS, Jeffrey Alan Miller was an accomplished chef known for his
gourmet salads sprinkled with edible flowers, Duck L'orange, and
escargot; he designed his house in Peekskill, adding his personal
touches to the garage so it appeared as though fish were frolicking in
the ocean during a rainstorm; his sanctuary was his home garden where he
spent hours creating unparalleled beauty; and

WHEREAS, Jeffrey Alan Miller was integral in transforming the social
services organization, CHHOP, into a highly respected organization which
focused on equity for the most vulnerable individuals; his skills and
talents in the workplace were many, and he positively affected many
lives; and

WHEREAS, Missed by those who were fortunate to know him, Jeffrey
Alan Miller is survived by his mother, Marianne Miller; sister, Lori

Miller; niece, Brenda Miller, and her husband, Dave Koos; and nephew,
Jeffrey, and his spouse; he was predeceased by his father, Ray Miller;
and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Jeffrey Alan Miller leaves behind a legacy which will long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Jeffrey Alan Miller; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Jeffrey Alan Miller.