Statement of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein
on the Death of Representative Julian Dixon
Friday, December 8, 2000

“The sudden loss of Representative Julian Dixon has shocked and saddened us all. Without a doubt, Julian served California’s Thirty-Second District with passion and distinction. He was a man of the highest integrity and credibility and his departure is a terrible loss to all of us.

He was a gentleman in every sense of the word who was willing to work across partisan lines to improve the lives of his constituents and so many Americans. I was privileged as a member of the Senate Appropriations to work with Julian Dixon, who was a member of the House Appropriations Committee. In this role, Julian always put California’s needs first.

He also consistently fought to maintain our nation’s commitment to civil rights and to increase the economic upward mobility of the people of the Thirty-Second District. He was also chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and worked tirelessly to establish a memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. here in our nation’s capital.

Julian Dixon was a man of principle and fairness whose grace and humility will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Betty and the entire Dixon family during this very difficult time. Put simply, this nation owes much to Julian Dixon and the United States Congress was truly made a much better place because of his service.”