[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 195 (Friday, December 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2322-E2323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              DR. JULIUS C. DIX; AN EDUCATOR FOR ALL AGES

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                        HON. WILLIAM (BILL) CLAY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 7, 1995

  Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, the retirement of Dr. Julius C. Dix from the 
St. Louis Public Schools on October 20, 1995, is a milestone in a 
brilliant and varied career of an extraordinary educator. For more than 
41 years, Dr. Dix has provided service and leadership to the students 
and staff of the school district. Upon completion of undergraduate 
school at Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MI, Dr. Dix began his 
career as an elementary teacher. His talents were recognized very early 
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consequently, as he earned graduate degrees from Washington University, 
St. Louis, MO, and Saint Louis University and achieved administrative 
certification, he was called upon to apply his expertise in a variety 
of responsible positions. Some of those positions include elementary 
principal, high school principal, district superintendent, assistant 
superintendent, area superintendent, and associate superintendent.
  A continuing commitment to the education of students of all ages is 
reflected in Dr. Dix's activities as head guidance counselor and 
administrative assistant at Oberlin College for the Special 
Opportunities Program for Junior High School Disadvantaged Youngsters. 
He has served on the board of directors of the Parent-Child Center of 
the Human Development Corporation of St. Louis, Model Cities Day Care, 
Northside Home for Delinquent Boys, Edgewood Home for Youth with 
Special Problems, and president of the board of directors of Annie 
Malone Children's Home. He currently serves on the board of directors 
of the William L. Clay Scholarship and Research Fund.
  Dr. Dix, a dedicated proponent of lifelong learning, has been active 
in post-secondary education as a visiting lecturer at Harris Stowe 
State College, University of Missouri-St. Louis, University of 
Wisconsin, Saint Louis University, University of Illinois, and Southern 
Illinois University. He also served on the board of curators of Lincoln 
University from 1973-81. His involvement with community projects and 
organizations includes coordinator for Banneker Community Project, Ford 
Foundation, Danforth Foundation Metropolitan Leadership Program, Family 
and Children's Service, Clayton Committee, Yeatman Community 
Corporation's Education Committee, and chairman of St. Louis County 
Human Rights Commission.
  For many years Dr. Dix has been an outspoken advocate for early 
childhood education and was director of Project Headstart for St. 
Louis/St. Louis County from 1966-68. In addition, he has served as a 
parental involvement panelist at national Headstart conferences and as 
a member of the National Advisory Committee for Project Headstart. He 
was also a member of the President's Committee on Headstart, 1968, and 
served as a Federal mediator for Headstart programs in Sunflower 
County, MO.
  The contributions of Dr. Dix have been recognized by many 
organizations and groups through numerous awards such as: Lincoln 
Alumni Citation of Merit, Outstanding Alumni; National Association of 
University Women Award for Educational Administration and Christian 
Stewardship; Boy Scouts of America--Field Leaders Award; St. Louis 
Argus Distinguished Public Service Award; Outstanding Educator Award, 
Lemoyne-Owen College; Headstart Distinguished Service Award. He was 
inducted into Vashon High School's Hall of Fame in 1987.
  Throughout the years that Dr. Dix worked diligently to improve 
education for students of all ages, he also utilized his interest in 
literature, music, and art to enlighten the minds and lighten the 
spirits of people he encountered. He frequently shared with others his 
love for poetry and his gift with words earned for him admiration and 
acclaim. He is well prepared to enjoy his well-earned freedom with 
interesting new challenges of his own choice. We wish for him continued 
success in retirement, personal fulfillment with his wife, Bette, and 
their family, and the contentment that is so well deserved by this 
educator of all ages.

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