[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16434]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO CHARLEY GREENE DIXON, JR.

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 29, 2013

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
dear friend and true leader for southern Kentucky, Charley Greene 
Dixon, Jr., in honor of his selection as the 2013 Knox County Chamber 
of Commerce Man of the Year.
   During his ten-year service as the Knox County Attorney, Charley 
Greene Dixon witnessed first-hand how the prescription drug abuse 
epidemic destroyed the lives of countless families in our region. The 
rapid rate of overdose deaths and repeat drug trafficking offenders 
funneling through his courtroom stirred a passion within him to do 
more--to try to save the lives of his neighbors and their children. In 
response, Charley played a key role in establishing Juvenile, Family 
and Adult Drug Courts in his hometown, and he remains a steadfast 
advocate for expanding drug-free education and treatment efforts across 
our region. I count it an honor to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with 
Charley in this fight for our communities.
   Outside of the courtroom, Charley Greene Dixon has rallied efforts 
in our schools and communities, as Chairman of the Knox County UNITE 
Coalition. Through his dedicated support, thousands of young people 
have had the opportunity to attend drug-free events like, Hooked on 
Fishing Not on Drugs, a prevention camp, as well as faith-based walks, 
parades, along with basketball and cheerleading programs. He has 
undoubtedly inspired countless young people to break the cycle of 
addiction in their families, encouraging them to dream big and to 
accomplish great things through a life of sobriety.
   Additionally, Charley has worked diligently to obtain several 
instrumental grants for Knox County, including a victim advocate grant, 
a truancy prevention grant, and an environmental PRIDE award. Those 
grant dollars have been vital to the growth, security, and health of 
area communities.
   Despite his battle with cancer, Charley's passion for progress in 
Knox County is still holding strong. He continues to serve as a member 
of the Knox County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and President 
of the region's Bar Association. He is also very active in his church, 
serving as an usher for the past 15 years and a trustee for two years.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring a champion 
for southern Kentucky, Charley Greene Dixon, Jr. His recognition as the 
Knox County Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year is duly warranted and I 
wish Charley the very best in the years to come.

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