[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 83 (Monday, June 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1248]
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 MR. DICK DIXON OF SALIDA, COLORADO, HAS TOUCHED THE LIVES OF SO MANY 
                          HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 14, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to honor and 
recognize Mr. Dick Dixon of Salida, Colorado. Mr. Dixon has touched 
many lives as a teacher of Western History and Journalism at Salida 
High School, and I would like to recognize his hard work, dedication, 
and achievements.
  Mr. Dixon is a man of great experience who has received state and 
national awards, dined with the Governor, and taken the Tenderfoot 
Times student newspaper of Salida High School to greatness. After his 
arrival, the student newspaper began winning numerous awards and became 
one of the most recognized high school newspapers in Colorado.
  Mr. Dixon guided the newspaper team to three national Gold Crown 
awards, a Peacemaker honor and a rank as one of the top high school 
newspapers in the nation. Dixon also helped his students win many 
Colorado High School Press Association sweepstakes awards which gave 
them the opportunity to have lunch at the Governor's Mansion. Though 
students changed each year, Dixon remained consistent in his drive and 
dedication, and continued to inspire greatness in his staff. His 
strength and presence at Salida High School will truly be missed.
  Mr. Dixon not only taught, but for 12 years he also worked for the 
Pueblo Chieftain as the Salida correspondent. His lessons came to life 
as students heard his words of wisdom on covering the news, and then 
were able to read his bylines and see his photographs in the Chieftain. 
Mr. Dixon led by example and his work and lessons will continue to 
inspire.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to say thank you to Mr. Dick Dixon for 
touching the lives of many and for inspiring the youth of Salida. 
Individuals such as Mr. Dixon who dedicate so much time and energy into 
shaping the minds of students and ensuring a bright future for all are 
to be appreciated. I would like to congratulate Mr. Dixon on a job well 
done and wish him the best of luck in all his future endeavors.

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