[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 137 (Friday, October 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1708]
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                  HONORING MRS. BERNITA ``BERT'' DIXON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 19, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
woman with an angelic voice, Bernita ``Bert'' Dixon.
  Bernita Dixon is a lifelong resident of Copiah County, Mississippi. 
She was born on October 14, 1952 in Georgetown, Mississippi to the late 
Rev. Earl Carver Dixon and Lena Mae Cathchings Dixon. She graduated 
from Holtzclaw Memorial High School in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. 
Bernita attended Utica Junior College in Utica, Mississippi where she 
majored in Pre-Nursing.
  She began singing at the early age of five. She would often sing at 
church, in the cotton field and any other place people would listen. 
She quickly became known for her strong voice. However, her stardom 
came with a price. She started to get tired of everyone wanting her to 
sing, so she blurted out; ``I'm tired of always having to sing''. 
Shortly thereafter Bernita was diagnosed with laryngitis and couldn't 
talk. She then prayed ``Lord, please give me back my voice, I will sing 
for you for the rest of my life''. Her voice returned more powerful and 
deeper than before. Later her brother decided to form a singing group 
with her and the rest of their siblings, ``The Dixon Singers''. The 
Dixon Singers have performed with several nationally known artists. 
Also, the Dixon Singers were the first group to ever record a double 
volume live album in the state of Mississippi.
  Bernita is married to Gene Robinson. She is the mother of three, 
Derrick, Kenmantel and the late Ronrico. Bernita has worked as the 
Office Manager at Dixon Body & Auto Sales, Inc. in Hazlehurst, 
Mississippi since 1993. She is a member of New Hope M. B. Church in 
Georgetown, Mississippi.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mrs. 
Bernita ``Bert'' Dixon for her dedication and desire to share her voice 
with us.

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