A HOUSE RESOLUTION to honor and remember James
Dixon's commitment to his family, the Greenwood community,
and his job.
Whereas, James Dixon was a 1967 graduate of Whiteland
Community High School, and he received a bachelor's degree
in biology from IUPUI and also graduated from Indiana
University School of Optometry in 1979;
Whereas, he opened his own professional eye care practice,
Dixon Eyecare Center in Greenwood, 23 years ago;
Whereas, Dr. James L. Dixon was a lifelong resident of
Johnson County, had a very strong sense of community and was
committed to serving his community in several ways;
Whereas, the James L. Dixon, Jr. OD Memorial
Scholarship Fund was created in his remembrance;
Whereas, James Dixon was a deeply devoted husband of
Debi Dixon for about 21 years, and father to Jessica Lynette
Dixon and Michael James Dixon; and,
Whereas, he took his son on a "guys only" vacation to
California, and he had started speaking to his daughter about
college,
Now, therefore,
SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives
remembers Dr. James L. Dixon, his devotion to his family and his
commitment to the community of Greenwood.
SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives of the Indiana General Assembly transmit a copy of this resolution to Debi Dixon and their two children, Jessica and Michael.
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