[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21160]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING DR. JOHN R. DIXON

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 2005

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Dr. John R. 
Dixon of Brookfield, Missouri. Dr. Dixon will celebrate his 100th 
birthday on September 14th, and the town of Brookfield will be honoring 
Dr. Dixon's birthday with a parade among other festivities. It is my 
privilege to offer Dr. Dixon my warmest regards on achieving this 
important milestone.
  Dr. Dixon was born on September 14, 1905. In 1931, Dr. Dixon opened 
his first medical practice as a physician and surgeon in Linneus, 
Missouri, a few miles northwest of Brookfield. In 1935, Dr. Dixon 
joined the Missouri National Guard which began a long career of 
patriotic service to our national through the Armed Services. Dr. Dixon 
served the United States of America with honor as a flight surgeon in 
World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
  Dr. Dixon still maintains his license to practice medicine, plays 
golf once a week, and drives himself. He is an active, vibrant, and 
healthy member of the community.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing Dr. John R. 
Dixon of Brookfield, Missouri as he begins his tenth decade. It is an 
honor to represent him in the United States Congress.

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