[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 155 (Friday, December 15, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2217]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 8, 2000

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues in sharing my deep sense 
of shock and loss for our beloved Julian Dixon.
  Julian was a warrior and a statesman. I met Julian in 1975 when I 
worked as a member of Congressman Ron Dellums' staff, who I know joins 
us in remembering this great human being.
  I will always remember how Julian treated me as a staff member--with 
respect and dignity. I know today, his staff would want me to say that 
Julian was a wonderful boss and demonstrated with them as he did with 
us his tough love. His fierce strength kept many of us centered and 
thinking clear about any issue.
  As a member, Julian counseled me many times on the tips of the trade. 
Whenever an issue relating to my district came before appropriations, 
Julian would check up with me first to consider my views. He didn't 
have to do that. He never let me get blind-sided. Some of my most 
special moments with Julian were riding home with him. We live around 
the corner from each other.
  During these rides we talked about so many things he cared about like 
his constituents; the people of California; and the people of his 
native home, Washington, DC. He always reminded me that I should not 
let the business of my life in Washington, DC get in the way of my 
personal friendships. All of us need to remember his words of wisdom 
and I thank him for his friendship. I want to thank Bettye and Julian's 
family and his home district for sharing this great leader with us and 
wish them God's blessings. May Julian's soul rest in peace.

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