[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 106 (Friday, June 16, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E579-E580]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF THEODORE ``DIXON'' LONG

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 16, 2023

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of Theodore 
``Dixon'' Long, who passed away at the age of 89 on December 11, 2022. 
Dixon was a writer, teacher, and community leader.
  Born in Warren, Ohio in 1933, Dixon first entered academia at the 
nearby Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio. He went on to earn a BA 
at Amherst College, an MA at Tufts University, and a PhD in Political 
Science at Columbia University. Throughout his life, Dixon pursued 
diverse career interests, including sailing, writing, teaching, and 
environmental conservation, and in, each of these areas he shared his 
experience and knowledge with the public.
  Dixon served in the U.S. Army in Korea. After leaving the military, 
he embarked on a sailing expedition that took him across the Indian and 
South Atlantic Oceans on a boat he built with two college friends in 
Japan. He documented his experiences in a series of articles for his 
hometown newspaper, and later combined those writings to form the 
foundation of his book ``Westward Horne,'' This adventure shaped his 
perspective and set the stage for his future endeavors.
  In academia, Dixon shared his wealth of knowledge as a tenured 
professor of political science at Case Western University from 1962 to 
1985. His international experiences and expertise were invaluable as he 
guided his students and contributed to the field of political science. 
Alongside his teaching career, Dixon engaged in public affairs, 
producing reports for Congress on a wide range of topics, including 
science policy and the future of the Peace Corps.
  Dixon's passions extended to environmental conservation, where he 
actively participated in organizations such as the Ohio Conservation 
Foundation and the Holden Arboretum. His contributions focused on 
protecting open spaces and raising awareness about the impact of 
technology on the natural world. Additionally, his passion for the arts 
led him to support cultural institutions like the Cleveland Orchestra 
and Cleveland Ballet; he served as a docent at Berkeley Repertory 
Theatre, and on the board at Marin Theatre Company.
  Throughout his life, Dixon remained devoted to the pursuit of 
knowledge and the written word. He authored ten novels, including 
``Brothers,'' ``A Very Rich Man,'' and ``Running Without Lights.'' His 
love for literature extended beyond his own work, as he actively 
supported and contributed to Zyzzyva, a magazine of writers and 
artists.
  Dixon is survived by brothers Quincy and Jeffrey, son Sam, daughter 
Ali, stepdaughters

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Anne Dickerson Lind and Julie Dickerson Byrne, four grandchildren, and 
four step-grandchildren. While he will be greatly missed, Dixon's 
legacy will live on through the positive impact he had on his community 
and beyond.
  Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that you join me in extending 
condolences to Dixon's family and friends, and in expressing my 
appreciation for his decades of work for the public good and for 
sharing his life experiences with us.

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