This resolution honors the late Oliver "Big O" Miller, a prominent basketball player for the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and a National Basketball Association (NBA) star, who passed away on March 12, 2025. Miller, known for his exceptional skills and size, played for the Razorbacks from 1988 to 1992, contributing to the team's impressive records and achievements, including multiple conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances. He holds several records at the university, including career field goal percentage and blocked shots, and was recognized for his outstanding performance during his collegiate career.
In addition to his collegiate success, Miller was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 1992 NBA draft and played for several teams throughout his professional career, retiring in 2010. He received numerous accolades, including induction into various sports halls of fame. The resolution expresses gratitude for Miller's contributions to Arkansas and his legacy as a talented athlete and generous individual, and it calls for a copy of the resolution to be presented to his family.