[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 136 (Wednesday, September 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1633]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CELEBRATING ALYCE L. DIXON ON HER 104TH BIRTHDAY

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 14, 2011

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in celebrating Alyce L. Dixon on her 104th 
birthday on September 11, 2011.
  As the nation and the city recalled a tragic day ten years ago that 
changed the lives of many and altered American history, the District of 
Columbia celebrated Alyce's birthday and applauded her for her support 
to the country and to the city.
  Alyce Dixon has spent most of her life as a resident of the District 
of Columbia. After graduating from Paul Lawrence Dunbar Senior High 
School, she attended Howard University in the District. Ms. Dixon 
worked at the Lincoln Theatre, at an insurance company, and was one of 
the first civilian employees at the Pentagon, from which she retired 
after 35 years of service to the federal government.
  Alyce Dixon was one of the first women to join the military and one 
of the first African-American women to become a member of the Women's 
Army Corps. While in the Army during World War II, Ms. Dixon served as 
part of the 6888th Postal Battalion in France, Scotland, and England, 
where she and other African-American women sorted mail for soldiers. 
Before retiring from the military, Ms. Dixon received the Good Conduct 
Medal to commemorate her service to the Army. She continued to serve 
the public by volunteering at Washington Hospital Center and Howard 
University Hospital for 12 years.
  As a resident of the Washington, DC VA Medical Center, Alyce is loved 
by the hospital staff, personnel, and residents alike. She has the 
unique ability to bring joy to others, and is known especially for her 
bubbly personality and comedic storytelling.
  Ms. Dixon is a member of Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, 
where she has graced the congregation with inspirations for a long 
life, filled with joy and laughter. She has also supported D.C. 
students in their pursuit of higher education through generous 
donations to church scholarships and youth programs.
  In celebrating this significant milestone, we acknowledge the 
extraordinary personal qualities and contributions of Alyce Dixon to 
her family and to our community. Her birthday gives me, her family, and 
friends, as well as the residents of the District of Columbia, an 
opportunity to thank her for her many gifts of love, friendship, and 
consideration for others. I ask the House to join me in celebrating the 
104th birthday of Alyce L. Dixon, a special woman whose service to this 
country and community is greatly appreciated.

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