By Dunnam                                             H.R. No. 1204
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                                 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.