HR0547 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0547 LRB102 21250 ECR 30361 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of George "Bunny" Allen Dixon Jr., who passed away on October 14, 2021; and

WHEREAS, George Dixon was born on August 1, 1959 to George Allen Dixon and Catherine Ann Dixon and gained his nickname of Bunny from a song his mother sang to him; as a child, he attended Apostolic Faith Church under the leadership of the Bishop John S. Holly; he attended Sbarbaro Elementary School, now Arthur Ashe, and later graduated from Chicago Public High School; he married Cassandra Micenhamer in 1982; building upon his interests in business and machinery, he enrolled in various educational and training programs, including Olive Harvey City College, and earned his Certificate of Maintenance Technology (HVAC) from Environmental Technical Institute; and

WHEREAS, George Dixon served for more than 40 years as a machine operator, working for various companies, including Electro Motive, a division of General Motors, Continental White Cap, and Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, from which he retired; in keeping with his father's philosophy of having multiple streams of income, he founded Green Acres, which provided landscaping, snow removal, and property management services to residential and commercial clients, including a host of elected officials and local businesses; and

WHEREAS, George Dixon loved being with family and friends for social gatherings, movie nights, and dinner outings, especially during the holidays and on milestone occasions where it wouldn't be a good time for him if he didn't spark a debate or an argument about something; he was a man of routine and enjoyed his daily hot cup of coffee while speaking with whomever was available before 7 a.m.; he had an infectious spirit and sense of humor and a zest for life, which always made him the life of the party and a friend to many; and

WHEREAS, George Dixon was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Ann; and

WHEREAS, George Dixon is survived by his wife; his son, Christopher Dixon; his sisters, Lynn Dixon and Shari Dixon; his brothers, Darryl Dixon and Eric (Nikki) Dixon; his nieces and nephews, La Toya Dixon, Jenelle Taylor, Jalen Spight, Jordan Spight, Jaleah Fowler, Darius Costello, Johnetta Burks, and Precious Burks; and a host of other relatives, colleagues, and loving friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of George "Bunny" Allen Dixon Jr. and extend our sincere condolences 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 Dixon as an expression of our deepest sympathy.