[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 22 (Thursday, February 6, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E152]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       PAYING TRIBUTE TO JAY DIX

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 5, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to the memory of one of Colorado's accomplished sons, Dr. 
Jay D. Dix. A former resident of Pueblo, Colorado, Jay Dix recently 
passed away, leaving behind a legacy as one of our country's leading 
pathologists. As his family mourns their loss, I would like to take 
this time to highlight his life before this body of Congress and this 
nation.
  Born in Germany to Harold Leon and Faith Louise Pfeffer Dix, Jay was 
raised in Pueblo, Colorado, where he graduated from Centennial High 
School in 1966. In 1969, he married Mary Jay Stewart and started a two-
year stint in the U.S. Army. After his service, Jay went on to graduate 
from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1973 and then, in 1977, from the 
University of Missouri School of Medicine. In 1980, Jay received his 
certification from the American Board of Pathology and started working 
as the medical examiner of Missouri's Boone and Callaway counties. He 
also taught at the University of Missouri as an assistant professor of 
pathology and, in 1990, spent a year in New York City as its chief 
deputy medical examiner.
  Beyond the recognition, education, and experience, Jay stood out for 
his professionalism and expertise. Investigators and law enforcement 
professionals credit him as a great team member, one who contributed 
objectively to investigations. Perhaps it was his reputation for solid 
work that helped make him a key player in Missouri's first criminal 
investigation that relied almost entirely on DNA evidence.
  Mr. Speaker, I stand today to honor Dr. Jay D. Dix's memory before 
this body of Congress and this nation. Jay has made many contributions 
to our community. His work as an instructor and as a medical examiner 
has touched thousands of lives and brought closure to many cases. I 
extend my sincere condolences to his wife Mary, their daughters Kelsey 
and Melissa, and his mother Faith. Jay's lifetime of contributions to 
this nation and to the communities he has served is worthy of our 
praise, and I am proud to honor him today.

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