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HONORING THE LIFE OF CAROL MILLS
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HON. JIM COSTA
of california
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Carol Mills. Carol passed away on July 20, 2021 after battle Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS). Carol was a mother, daughter, and dear friend.
Carol was the daughter of hard-working parents and was the first in her family to graduate from college. She graduated from the University of California, Riverside and earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.
In 1996, Carol was employed as a Lead Appellate Court Attorney to the Fifth District Court of Appeal. Before working with the court, Carol worked for five years in a branch of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Carol was first elected to serve as a board trustee for Fresno Unified School District in 2004. For 17 years, Carol served as trustee for Area 5. During her career, she was an advocate for student programs such as the International Baccalaureate program, Career Technical Education, art, and athletics. During the coronavirus pandemic, Carol advocated for after-school programs to be made available to every student.
Carol fought and served as an advocate for those with disabilities and served as a role model for those around the Central Valley. She was dedicated to her role and put her heart into every school policy and matter. Carol would give the board a historical viewpoint on current systems and practices with Fresno Unified Schools and would frequently offer her knowledge on legal matters. Her commitment to serving others and making the District the best it could be will continued to be felt throughout the Valley.
She was a member of the Delegate Assembly for the California School Boards Association and was an active member of the Fresno High Neighborhood Association. She is survived by her family, and her son, Sam.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Carol Mills. Her service and contributions to the Central Valley and the State of California will be missed. I join her family and friends in celebrating Carol's life.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 132
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