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James (Jim) Hiram Miller died on November 4, 2022, at the age of 81 after a seven year-struggle with Parkinson’s and frontotemporal degeneration. Jim was a highly energetic, creative, warm, witty and caring person. He had a mischievous twinkle in his eyes with a great sense of humor. Jim read constantly, was highly interested in politics and was a strong proponent of equitable public education and social justice. He took leadership roles with almost every group with which he was a part. Jim was passionate about education and loved teaching and being a K-12 administrator for over 30 years. After taking an early retirement from the educational field, he obtained an MSW degree from University of Texas at Austin. He greatly enjoyed providing services to adolescents, families, and couples as a clinical social worker for about 25 years. Jim and his spouse Melba Vasquez, former President of APA, had a profoundly deep, rich, and loving relationship. He had numerous warm connections with family and friends, and is missed greatly by all who knew him.