HR1159 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of George R. Dixon of Findlay on Thursday, July 29, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dixon was born in Duval on August 6, 1924 to Madison and Jessie Coventry Dixon; he married Juanita Jones on July 14, 1946 in Dorans; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dixon proudly served in combat operations in both World War II and the Korean Conflict as a member of the U.S. Navy; he was a member of the committee for formation and financing the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.; he served his country in two wars and his community during his entire life, always being the "go-to" guy for volunteering or being volunteered for anything to do with his precious Findlay; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dixon was involved in many business opportunities, including building and loan associations, income taxes, and having a large oil filter business in his basement; he took volunteer jobs on temporary bases that lasted 40 or 50 years; he was a certified tax consultant, a licensed real estate salesman, a financial investment broker, keeper of the Findlay Cemeteries books and records, and more; during his regular working years he worked as the manager of the Livergood Grain Elevator in Findlay for 39 years; and

WHEREAS, After his retirement from the grain business George picked up on all the other jobs he had during his life and continued them full time; he traveled extensively with his friends and family and truly enjoyed his time with his grandson; and

WHEREAS, The passing of George R. Dixon has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Juanita; his daughter, Sue Booker (Steve); his grandsons, Corey and Logan; and his nephew, Gene Dixon; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the death of George R. Dixon, and we extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of George R. Dixon as an expression of our sincere condolences.