Zell Miller was an American politician, born on February 24, 1932, in Young Harris, Georgia. A former US Marine and college teacher, he served as Lieutenant Governor of Georgia for 16 years, then as Governor of Georgia from 1991 to 1999. As governor he created the lottery-funded HOPE Scholarship, which has helped many Georgia students pay for college, and he expanded pre-kindergarten programmes.

A conservative Democrat, Miller served in the US Senate from 2000 to 2005. He drew national attention in 2004 when he gave the keynote address at the Republican National Convention in support of President George W. Bush. He died on March 23, 2018. His quotes reflect his values of family, action over words and faith.

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Who was Zell Miller?

Zell Miller (1932–2018) was Governor of Georgia from 1991 to 1999 and a US Senator from 2000 to 2005.

What is the HOPE Scholarship?

The HOPE Scholarship is a Georgia programme, created under Governor Zell Miller and funded by the state lottery, that helps students with good grades pay for college.

Why did Zell Miller speak at the Republican convention?

Although he was a Democrat, Miller supported President George W. Bush's re-election and gave the keynote speech at the 2004 Republican National Convention.