WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement on the passing of Virginia State Senator John Miller:

“I’m shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Senator John Miller. I knew John as a businessman and active leader in the community prior to entering public service. I’m proud to have been an early supporter of John as he ventured into politics and am even prouder to call him a friend. He will be sincerely missed.

“I send my deepest condolences to his wife Sharron and the Miller family.”