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Georgia State University Law ReviewVolume 16Issue 2 Winter 1999 Article 8May 2012In Memorium: Henry J. MillerJanice C. GriffithFollow this and additional works at: https://readingroom.law.gsu.edu/gsulrPart of the Law CommonsThis Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Publications at Reading Room. It has been accepted for inclusion in Georgia StateUniversity Law Review by an authorized editor of Reading Room. For more information, please contact mbutler@gsu.edu.Recommended CitationJanice C. Griffith, In Memorium: Henry J. Miller, 16 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. (2012).Available at: https://readingroom.law.gsu.edu/gsulr/vol16/iss2/8IN MEMORIAM: HENRY J. MILLERThe editors of the Georgia State UniversityLawReview haverespectfully dedicated this issue to one of the College of Law'slongtime friends, Henry J. Miller. Because Henry Miller'sintellect, integrity, and humor flowed together so seamlessly, hewon the attention and respect of those who met him. All whohad the pleasure to know him quickly grasped his commitmentto excellence. As his granddaughter, Catherine Hays ReedMiller, so beautifully put it, "he was the one [she] most wantedto please."Henry Miller practiced law for seventy years, but he neverforgot the law professors who taught and challenged him. In mylast conversation with him, he talked about his days at HarvardLaw School as if they were yesterday. After graduation, he didnot leave the world of legal scholarship or teaching far behind.For over fifty years, he was known as the resident scholar of hisAtlanta law firm, Alston & Bird. Lawyers who worked withHenry Miller still praise his willingness to serve as a mentor forhis colleagues. Known as an exhaustive researcher who wascurious about everything, he insisted upon meticulous andthorough attention to detail. All law students and lawyersshould aspire to attain the values that Henry Miller honored andinstilled in others-integrity, excellence, professional and civiccommitment, fairness, good humor, and collegiality.Henry Miller's genuine consideration for other people madea lasting impression upon me. Shortly after coming to GeorgiaState, I met Mr. Miller at a reception following the nineteenthHenry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture, given by United StatesSupreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy. He approachedme-not to talk about himself-but to point out theinstrumental role that Dean Emeritus Ben F. Johnson, Jr. hadplayed in the formation of our law school. It was therefore nosurprise-and perfectly in keeping with Henry Miller'scharacter-that he endowed an eminent scholar chair at our lawschool in Dean Johnson's name rather than his own.This College of Law is indeed fortunate and proud that HenryMiller cared so deeply about its success. The Henry J. MillerDistinguished Lectures have achieved national distinction andacclaim for their breadth and quality. His endowment of theBen F. Johnson Jr., Chair in Law demonstrated great confidenceHeinOnline  -- 16 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. [xix] 1999-20001Griffith: In Memorium:  Henry J. MillerPublished by Reading Room, 2000in our institution and its future. We should not forget his faithin us as we begin this millennium. We are stronger today, inpart, because of the steadfast support of a remarkable man whomade such a positive impact upon his society and profession.Dean Anthony T. Kronman delivered the twenty-fifth HenryJ. Miller Distinguished Lecture entitled "Is PoetryUndemocratic?" The Georgia State University Law Reviewpublishes his remarks in this issue. We believe Henry Millerwould have enjoyed this Article because Catherine Hays ReedMiller recently reminded us of her grandfather's love of poetry.Dean Janice C. GriffithFebruary 2000HeinOnline  -- 16 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. [xx] 1999-20002Georgia State University Law Review, Vol. 16, Iss. 2 [2000], Art. 8https://readingroom.law.gsu.edu/gsulr/vol16/iss2/8IN MEMORIAMHENRY J. MILLER1906 - 2000HeinOnline  -- 16 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. [xxi] 1999-20003Griffith: In Memorium:  Henry J. MillerPublished by Reading Room, 2000

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