[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 17 (Tuesday, February 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E209]
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                  IN MEMORIAM OF RICHARD LEONARD DIXON

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                           HON. NICK LAMPSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 26, 2002

  Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in great sadness to honor 
Richard Leonard Dixon, who passed away yesterday, February 25, 2002. 
Richard Dixon was a remarkable man who was committed to his community, 
his country, and above all, his family. He is survived by his wife, 
Geneva Farris Dixon and his son, Jeff Dixon.
  Richard was concerned about southeast Texas and the people who lived 
there. He was a long time civic and community leader. His impact on the 
community could be felt everywhere, he was a positive force in 
southeast Texas.
  Richard Dixon attended Lon Morris Jr. College, Wharton Jr. College, 
graduating from Sam Houston University. A member of the Trinity United 
Methodist Church, he began his career with the Brazosport Facts, was 
former State Editor for the Beaumont Enterprise, Assistant Director of 
Public Information at Lamar University, and finally a member of my 
staff.
  Richard was active in community and church affairs in Beaumont and in 
Nederland. He was of the utmost character, and his attributes of 
selflessness and commitment to others are rare gifts that his community 
was lucky to have. Richard Dixon was a man who served his community 
with great pride and devotion.
  His work was part of the fiber of southeast Texas, and with his 
passing a great loss will be felt in the spirit and the heart of our 
community. Richard was a long time friend with a sharp sense of humor 
and an unbridled spirit. Today, as a Congressman I have lost a trusted 
member of my staff, but as a person, I have lost a friend.

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