[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 153 (Wednesday, December 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2178]
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EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE JULIAN C. 
         DIXON, MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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                               speech of

                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 8, 2000

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to the memory of the Honorable Julian C. Dixon. Julian was a steady 
force in the Congress for more than twenty years.
  Before entering the House in 1979, Julian served six years in the 
California State Assembly. While there, he won the favor of his 
colleagues and was Chairman of the Assembly Democratic Caucus.
  I became aware of Julian through his efforts to secure federal funds 
for the people of California. For example, he was instrumental in 
federal efforts to mitigate the impact of the 1992 civil disturbance by 
introducing a dire emergency supplemental appropriations bill to help 
businesses and families hurt by the riots. Seeking to better serve his 
constituents, Julian served four two-year terms on the House Permanent 
Select Committee on Intelligence. Of particular interest to his 
constituents, Julian focused attention on the CIA-crack cocaine 
connection. He was the highest ranking Democrat.
  While a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Julian 
advocated programs important to the defense/aerospace industrial base 
in California. In addition, he secured years of funding for educational 
programs, including a mathematics and technology enrichment program.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in saluting a great American, a 
great Congressman and a great human being--Julian C. Dixon.

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