US Senate Exploratory Committee
Civ·il /ˈsiv(É™)l/
1. relating to everyday citizens and their concerns
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Civil Miller-Watkins is a native of Bolivar TN, Hardeman County.
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Civil's mother, Lois Bernice Miller, was a prominent Civil Rights activist and taught her children to care and advocate for ALL Levels of their community.
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The Miller children spent many hours walking the neighborhoods and passing out rulers to encourage voters to support Democratic Candidates.
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Being involved politically was expected in the Miller home.​
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Civil graduated from Bolivar Central High - Go Tigers!! She attended the University of Tennessee at Martin, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Sociology ('92) and a second B.S in Social Work ('94) and a Masters in Education (2023).
About Me
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Civil has served as the Vice-Chair of the Board of Education for Fayette County Public Schools.
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She worked to approve budgets and improve policies that allow the School District to continue to win.
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She led the effort to create a Virtual Academy for FCPS that will expand educational opportunities for our students. ​
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Civil is also a graduate of the West-Star class of 2019.
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She serves as:​
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The Secretary of the Board of Fayette Cares
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2018 cohort of Emerge TN
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Member of the Somerville-Fayette chapter of the NAACP
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Secretary of the TN Democratic County Chairs Association
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Chair of the Fayette County Democratic Party
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Past Chair of Leadership Fayette.
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Civil has been married for 34 years to Charles Watkins, Sr. Together they have reared 8 wonderful children and are the doting Nana and Pop of 10 totally amazing grandchildren.
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Five of their sons are Eagle Scouts, with one left aiming for Eagle. Both Civil and Charles are active participants and leaders in the Scouting program.