R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The belated birthday celebration of George Davis
1-2 Dixon provides a fitting opportunity to recognize the myriad
1-3 accomplishments of this distinguished gentleman; and
1-4 WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Dixon was a five sport athlete
1-5 at Carter G. Woodson High School, graduating as the valedictorian
1-6 in 1954; he attained a bachelor of science degree from Prairie View
1-7 A&M University in 1958, where he was on the dean's list and twice
1-8 earned Southwest Athletic Conference cross-country championships;
1-9 and
1-10 WHEREAS, After serving in the United States Army from 1958 to
1-11 1960, he received a master of science degree from Prairie View A&M
1-12 in 1965; he later pursued advanced studies at Texas Southern
1-13 University, Texas A&M University, and The University of Texas at
1-14 Austin; and
1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. Dixon began his teaching and coaching career at
1-16 Carver High School in Jewett, Texas; the coach of the year for
1-17 basketball and track in 1966, he led the school's track and field
1-18 team to four state runner-up finishes from 1962 to 1965 and to the
1-19 state championship in 1966, while guiding the basketball team to a
1-20 33-win season in 1964 and a state runner-up finish in 1966; and
1-21 WHEREAS, He then served as an instructor, dean of men, head
1-22 track coach, and assistant basketball coach at Paul Quinn College;
1-23 in addition to coaching nationally recognized athletes, Mr. Dixon
1-24 directed the track team to three invitation championships and the
2-1 conference title in 1970; and
2-2 WHEREAS, For 24 years he worked for the La Vega Independent
2-3 School District as a teacher, coach, assistant athletic director,
2-4 and athletic director for the girls' program before retiring in
2-5 1992; with the junior high school he garnered championships in
2-6 football, basketball, and track and with the high school he
2-7 consistently led the track and field teams to regional and state
2-8 meets; and
2-9 WHEREAS, During his career this dedicated coach and educator
2-10 has earned a host of accolades, including the Texas Girls
2-11 Association Track Career Victory Award for 1990 and the La Vega
2-12 Independent School District Master Teacher Award for 1991-1992 and
2-13 Education Excellence Award for 1987-1988 and 1991-1992; Mr. Dixon
2-14 was further honored by being named the La Vega High School teacher
2-15 of the year for 1981-1982, 1988-1989, and 1991-1992; and
2-16 WHEREAS, Throughout the years he has continued to draw
2-17 strength and inspiration from his wife, Julia Nell Dixon, and their
2-18 beloved children, Rochelle and Stephanie; and
2-19 WHEREAS, George Davis Dixon has long been a beloved community
2-20 figure whose many civic contributions have touched and enriched
2-21 countless lives, and it is most appropriate to pay tribute to him
2-22 at this time; now, therefore, be it
2-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-24 Legislature hereby honor George Davis Dixon for his lifetime of
2-25 achievements and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future;
2-26 and, be it further
2-27 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-1 prepared for Mr. Dixon as an expression of high regard by the Texas
3-2 House of Representatives.
Dunnam
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1204 was adopted by the House on May
28, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House