[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5969]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE LIFE OF LIEUTENANT COMMANDER BILLIE DIXON, U.S. NAVY 
                               (RETIRED)

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 27, 2012

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I recognize 
Lieutenant Commander Billy Dixon, U.S. Navy (Retired), for his long 
life of public service. LCDR Dixon proudly served his country for 26 
years as a Navy pilot, and later worked 30 years for the Federal 
Aviation Administration, FAA.
  LCDR Dixon was the epitome of a patriot, selflessly serving his 
country for over two decades as a fighter pilot and dive bomber. He 
fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, and later flew thousands of 
hours during the Cold War. In addition to his hours spent flying in 
combat, LCDR Dixon flew as a test pilot, global transport pilot and an 
instructor and inspector pilot in large jet aircraft.
  After retiring from the Navy, LCDR Dixon began working for the 
Federal Aviation Administration. His 30 year tenure at the FAA included 
working as a check pilot where he participated in the certification of 
thousands of civilian and military pilots and flight engineers.
  When LCDR Dixon's life-long career as a pilot finally came to a 
close, he would leave having flown over 19,000 hours in 26 different 
aircraft. With his passing on March 30, 2012, the Coppell community 
loses an incredible man who, throughout his life, worked tirelessly to 
better his country. I cannot thank LCDR Dixon enough.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I 
ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in honoring the life of 
Lieutenant Commander Billie Dixon, U.S. Navy (Retired). We must always 
remember those who devoted their lives to protecting our freedom. Old 
pilots never die, they just fly away.

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