TITLE: In memory of Willie Lee Dixon Jr. of Spring.

SUMMARY: In memory of Willie Lee Dixon Jr. of Spring.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The city of Houston lost a beloved photojournalist and friend to many with the passing of Willie Lee Dixon Jr. of Spring on April 25, 2020, at the age of 52; and WHEREAS, The son of Willie L. Dixon Sr. and Jessie Mae Coleman Dixon, "Jay" Dixon was born in Mobile, Alabama, on July 8, 1967; he completed his bachelor's degree in journalism at Alabama State University, where he played trombone in the Mighty Marching Hornets band; after working for television stations in Montgomery and Mobile, Alabama, and then Moline, Illinois, and Orlando, Florida, he joined Houston's ABC affiliate in 2006; he was KTRK's primary sports photojournalist and also enjoyed covering politics; with his friendly, professional manner and huge smile, he brightened the days of all he encountered and left an indelible impression; his colleagues adored him for his generous, supportive ways and wonderful sense of humor, as well as his talent and commitment to excellence; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dixon married his college sweetheart, the former Dorothy Brown, in 1994, and they became the proud parents of two daughters, Dominique and Sydney; the couple delighted in taking the girls on adventures, whether to Disney World or abroad, and they shared a memorable 25th anniversary trip to Italy, documented in myriad pictures sent to their daughters and others; deeply devoted to his family, Mr. Dixon listed his wife as "My Queen" in his phone and loved to find gifts for her while traveling for work; he regarded Father's Day and Valentine's Day as occasions to thank his children with special presents, and when they went off to college, he kept in close touch via FaceTime; a fitness buff, he taught hard-charging spin classes at the YMCA and a local gym; he also liked throwing pool parties, shoe shopping for his wife and himself, playing foosball and Pac-man, watching football, and cheering others on at their sporting events; above all, he cherished time with colleagues, friends, and a large extended family that included his parents, his sister, Angela, his half-brother, Brent, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and in-laws; and WHEREAS, Although Willie Dixon is greatly missed, the passage of time will never diminish the warmth and joy that he brought into the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Willie "Jay" Dixon and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Willie Lee Dixon Jr. Wu Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 827 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 30, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House