[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11042]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING LITTLE RIVER-ACADEMY, TEXAS POLICE CHIEF LEE DIXON

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 25, 2014

  Mr. CARTER.  Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise to 
honor the life and service of Little River-Academy, TX Police Chief Lee 
Dixon who was tragically killed in the line of duty last week. His loss 
is a sobering reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of our nation's law 
enforcement officers.
  Chief Dixon grew up in Olney, TX and lived throughout the Lone Star 
State before settling down in his beloved Little River-Academy. At his 
post for just one month, he was the only full-time police officer in 
this small town nestled in the heart of Bell County. Chief Dixon, who 
dedicated his life to public service, was a beloved and essential part 
of this close-knit community.
  As a former judge, I know firsthand the essential role police 
officers play in maintaining law and order and the risks they face 
every time they report for duty. These brave men and women awake each 
day uncertain of what dangers await. Yet they carry on, strengthened by 
their resolve to protect and serve. Police officers, be they big city 
beat cops or small town sheriffs, help preserve our way of life and are 
the shields that guard us from those lost souls who wish harm to 
others.
  While Chief Lee Dixon's watch has ended, his legacy and the 
commitment of all who wear the badge live on. My thoughts and prayers 
are with his wife, friends, and the Little River-Academy community.

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