To the citizens of the 49th Senate district,

I am honored by the overwhelming support in Tuesday’s special election.  It is a great honor to be your senator, however the position belongs to the people, I merely hold the title.

These are challenging days for Georgia.  The General Assembly recently completed a difficult session.  Severe cuts were made to even the most essential state services, such as public safety and education.  Unfortunately, the latest revenue figures are not encouraging.  I am going to spend the remainder of this year with representatives of our state agencies and learn everything I can about the integral workings of state government.  I will do my homework and be prepared to serve the people of Hall and Jackson counties to the best of my ability.

To my opponents in Tuesday’s special election, I want to say a sincere thank you.  Fortunately, we agree on many issues and I invite you to join me and the citizens of the 49th district in finding the best solutions that benefit our great state.

I want to do my part for state government.  While the legislature is not in session and I am learning about state government, I will not accept a salary through the end of the year. Against the backdrop of the state budget, that’s a small amount, but I think it is the right thing to do.

So many of you have offered your encouragement, your prayers and your financial support to our campaign.  Teresa and I are blessed by your kindness.  I have to express my love and gratitude to Teresa and our boys. They have been my partners in this effort and I now add Senator to the titles I hold most dearly – husband and father.

I am thankful to God for this awesome opportunity I have been given.  I pray for God’s blessings on you and our state.

Sincerely,

 

Butch Miller, Senator-Elect
49th District of Georgia

I just finished an interview with Bo Henderson with an organization called "The Rich Life". He is a financial counselor, advisor and investor with the concept centered around the fact that "The Rich Life"  is more than money. It is all about your life, your passion. It is about what is important to you. We talked about a number of issues such as community service, commitment to our fellow man, being part of the fabric of the community as well as my involvement in civic organizations and non-profit organizations such as Meals on Wheels, Challenged Child, Partners in Education etc. The interview was on WDUN radio here in Gainesville and was live from 2pm to 3pm and it really brought out the things that truly give us richness in our lives. We also talked about my college career, putting myself through college, how I got into the Honda automobile business, and what my business partner Jim Foote and I have done with the business since taking it over 15 years ago.

I am off now to the firing range with my son Charlie, an avid outdoorsman, who loves to hunt and fish. Charlie is a real inspiration to me as he has a disability but chooses to focus not on his disability, but rather on his ability. From there we are going to a full bloom nursery to pick up an present for his mom Teresa, who has a birthday on April 4th.

Tomorrow, Teresa, my sons Charlie and Carey, and I are attending sunrise service at our church to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ, then off to visit friends and family for lunch.

What a special time of year, celebrating Jesus's resurrection, the rebirth of the spring season, the new blooms of life abound.
Yes, it truly is a "Rich Life" for us all.

Each new year brings us a brand new canvas on which to paint our masterpiece. With 2009 behind us, we can now look forward to creating 2010's destiny. Will you inspire others this year?  Will you greet each day with enthusiasm and a big smile? Will you make a difference in your community? You have the power to influence the outcome of 2010 in many ways. Take the opportunity to paint a masterpiece this year.