83R17630 MGR-D
By: Anderson H.R. No. 1326
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rewarding life filled with meaningful
achievements drew to a close with the passing of Rebecca Rinehart
Dixon of DeCordova Bend on March 20, 2013, at the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, The former Becky Rinehart was born in Fort Worth on
April 5, 1939, to Mike and Ida Mae Rinehart; she graduated from Waco
High School in 1957 and subsequently studied at Texas Tech
University; while a college student, she married Ruel L. Dixon in
1958, and they returned a decade later to the Waco area and were the
devoted parents of two sons, Ruel and Michael; and
WHEREAS, Following in the footsteps of her mother, Mrs. Dixon
was passionate about politics and served as president of the
Republican Women's Club of McLennan County, as secretary of the
McLennan County Republican Party, and as a delegate to many
Republican state conventions and the Republican National
Convention of 1972; she further distinguished herself on the
Woodway City Council and the city's planning and zoning and parks
commissions, and she became a valued member of the legislative
community through her service as the district director for members
of each chamber of the Texas Legislature until her retirement in
2007; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dixon started golfing to spend time with her
husband and soon grew to love the sport herself and to become an
accomplished golfer in her own right; she competed in the Women's
Texas Golf Association state championship and spent several years
on the board of directors of the association, eventually becoming
its president in 1988; she also volunteered to help administer golf
tournaments and served as a rules official at many events; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, this accomplished woman opened a
children's clothing store, earned a realtor's license and sold
houses, and managed the women's merchandise at a number of golf pro
shops; while she had many interests, she treasured her husband,
children, and grandchildren above all; and
WHEREAS, The enthusiasm that Becky Dixon brought to each of
her endeavors was an inspiration to all who had the good fortune to
know her, and she will long be fondly remembered and deeply missed;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Becky Dixon and extend
sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her husband,
Ruel L. Dixon; to her son, Michael Dixon, and his wife, Jane; to her
grandchildren, Grant and Natalie Dixon; and to her other relatives
and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Becky
Dixon.