HR1244 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of dedicated public servant Alan J. Dixon, who passed away on July 6, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Alan J. Dixon was born on July 7, 1927 in Belleville; he graduated from the University of Illinois in Urbana in 1949 and Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri in 1949; and

WHEREAS, Alan J. Dixon served in the United States Navy Air Corps during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Alan J. Dixon was admitted to the bar and began practicing law in Belleville in 1949, the same year he was first elected to public office; and

WHEREAS, Alan J. Dixon served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1951 to 1963 and as a member of the Illinois Senate from 1963 to 1971; he served as Illinois State Treasurer from 1971 to 1977, and as Illinois Secretary of State from 1977 to 1981 before being elected to the United States Senate in 1980; he was re-elected in 1986 and continued to serve in this position until 1993; and

WHEREAS, Alan J. Dixon dedicated his life to public service and to the improvement of the State of Illinois and all of its residents; and

WHEREAS, Alan J. Dixon served the people of Illinois faithfully for over 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Alan J. Dixon served his State with honesty, integrity, and commitment; and

WHEREAS, Alan J. Dixon was a dear friend to the members of this body and to countless others in and out of public service in this State; and

WHEREAS, Alan J. Dixon is survived by his wife, Joan "Jody" Dixon; 3 children, Stephanie (Doug) Yearian, Jeffrey (Stacy) Dixon, and Elizabeth (Stuart) Megaw; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Alan J. Dixon and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the family of Alan J. Dixon, Governor Pat Quinn, and Secretary of State Jesse White.