Richard P. Miller Jr.
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Dick Miller | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Oneonta | |
| In office January 1, 2010 – October 25, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | John S. Nader |
| Succeeded by | Russ Southard |
| 9th President of Hartwick College | |
| In office July 1, 2003 – July 1, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Richard A. Detweiler |
| Succeeded by | Margaret Drugovich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard P. Miller Jr. |
| Died | October 25, 2014 Oneonta, New York |
| Party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Collaborate for Oneonta |
| Alma mater | Middlebury College |
Richard P. Miller Jr., also known as Dick Miller, was an American business executive, academic administrator, and politician. He served as 9th president of Hartwick College from 2003 to 2008, and as mayor of Oneonta, New York from 2010 until his death in 2014.
Miller grew up in Pittsford, New York, a suburb of Rochester. His father, Richard P. Miller Sr., was chief executive of the Rochester Community Chest, precursor of the United Way. His mother, Faith Moran Miller was from a large family in Seneca Falls, NY where her mother, Richard's maternal grandmother, was one of the original suffragettes. After high school, Miller attended Middlebury College, where he majored in sociology, joined the Army ROTC, played collegiate Golf, and was manager of the ski team.[1]
Military service
From 1965 to 1967, Miller served in the U.S. Army, First Cavalry Division (Airmobile), attaining the rank of first lieutenant. As a forward observer in the artillery, he participated in action in the Ia Drang Valley, near Pleiku, Republic of Vietnam. He was awarded The Army Commendation Medal with a "V" Device (valor) for heroism, The Bronze Star, and the Army Air Medal, for having flown more than 25 missions over hostile enemy territory.