HR 73

HR73 189935-1 By Representatives Jones and Tuggle RFD: First Read: 18-JAN-18 189935-1:n:01/16/2018:AR/ar LSA2018-323 MOURNING THE DEATH OF MRS. MARTHA BELVIN DIXON. WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that we note the death on December 16, 2017, of Mrs. Martha Belvin Dixon of Andalusia, Alabama, at the age of 102 years; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Dixon was born on September 1, 1915, in Covington County to Robert L. Belvin and Fannie Brewer Belvin; she was educated in Andalusia City Schools; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Dixon was a proud veteran, serving in the United States Army during World War II in the Meteorological Service at the Pentagon; and WHEREAS, after the war she returned to Andalusia, completed Andalusia Business School, and was employed at Alatex Manufacturing Company for 32 years until her retirement in 1969; and WHEREAS, she and her husband, Solon, were great benefactors to many causes in the country and region through both personal funds and through the Solon and Martha Dixon Foundation, with special interest in support of education at all levels, natural resources conservation, the arts, and health and welfare; and WHEREAS, Auburn University, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College, Lyman Ward Academy, and Camp ASCA were particular regional interests; and WHEREAS, their gifts of land, funds, and other support made possible the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, which is the premiere field forestry and wildlife conservation education facility in the nation; and WHEREAS, she was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Allie Dunn; and husband, Solon Dixon; and WHEREAS, survivors include a special friend, Joyce Sharpe, and a host of devoted friends; and WHEREAS, although her presence will be greatly missed, the memory of Mrs. Dixon will be cherished in the hearts of all who knew and loved her; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the death of Mrs. Martha Belvin Dixon is recorded with deep sadness, and this resolution is offered in tribute to her life and with heartfelt sympathy to her family, whose grief is shared by many.