GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1995

H	Simple 
Resolution 
Adopted 

HOUSE RESOLUTION 1106
Adopted 5/13/96

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Sponsors: House Ethics Committee.

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Referred to:  

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May 13, 1996

A HOUSE RESOLUTION CENSURING REPRESENTATIVE KEN MILLER FOR STATEMENTS AND ACTIONS THAT CONSTITUTE CONDUCT UNBECOMING AND UNFITTING FOR A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Whereas, as authorized by the Speaker, the House Ethics Committee conducted an investigation into the conduct of Representative Ken J. Miller since the convening of the 1995 General Assembly, said investigation having been initiated by a complaint made by Representative Billy Creech to the Committee; and
Whereas, the Committee undertook to have the conduct of Representative Ken J. Miller investigated; and
Whereas, the results of the investigation were presented to the Committee; and
Whereas, as a result of the investigative report, the Committee charged Representative Ken J. Miller with four counts of unethical conduct by a member of the House of Representatives, conduct unbecoming or unfitting for a member of the House of Representatives, or abuse of office held by a member of the House of Representatives, which the Committee determined should be considered against Representative Ken J. Miller; and
Whereas, following the presentment of charges to him, Representative Ken J. Miller acknowledged by letter that his statements and actions were inappropriate and constituted conduct unbecoming or unfitting for a member of the House of Representatives, and waived the presentment of evidence on the charges; and
Whereas, the Committee found that in or about March 1995, while serving as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, Representative Ken J. Miller made unsolicited and inappropriate remarks and comments of a sexual nature to a female employee of the General Assembly; and
Whereas, the Committee found that in or about April 1995, while serving as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, Representative Ken J. Miller made certain unsolicited and inappropriate remarks and comments of a sexual nature to a female person registered and acting as a lobbyist before the North Carolina General Assembly; and 
Whereas, the Committee found that during the week of July 9 through 15, 1995, Representative Ken J. Miller, while serving as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, made certain unsolicited and inappropriate remarks and comments of a sexual nature to a 16-year-old female House page; and
Whereas, the Committee found that during the week of July 9 through 15, 1995, Representative Ken J. Miller, while serving as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, made certain unsolicited and inappropriate physical contact with a female House page; and
Whereas, the Committee found that the conduct of Representative Ken J. Miller constituted conduct unbecoming and unfitting for a member of the House of Representatives; and
Whereas, the Committee found that the appropriate sanction against Representative Ken J. Miller for his conduct is censure by the House,
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
Section 1.  Representative Ken J. Miller is hereby censured for conduct unbecoming and unfitting for a member of the House of Representatives as found by the House Ethics Committee.
Sec. 2.  Further, Representative Ken J. Miller shall forthwith be called to the Well of the House to receive this censure, at which time this Resolution of Censure shall be read to Representative Ken J. Miller.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.