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1 WHEREAS, on September 15'", 1914, the world welcomed Donald P. Dix, who was bom in Saint Paul, Minnesota; and
2 WI-IEREAS, Don grew up in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood, graduating from Central High School and continuing his
3 education in Saint Paul at Macalester College; and
4 WHEREAS, Don met his wife Maxine and "chose" her from a group because "she had a caz;" Don and Masine married in October
5 1942 and were blessed with three daughters -- Diana, Bazbara, and Donna -- and seven grandchildren; and
6 WHEREAS, Don proudly served his country in World Waz II, being called to duty after his marriage to Maxine and serving in Italy,
7 where he was eventually awarded a Bronze Star from the United States Army in 1946; and
$ WHEREAS, for many yeazs he was the voice of the Saint Paul Sainu baseball team, with home games being played at Lexington Park;
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10 WFIEREAS, Don has made a lasting impact on baseball in Minnesota, serving as one of the truly geat ambassadors of our narional
11 pastime; and
12 WHEREAS, upon his return from service to his country, Don was employed by Blue CrossBlue Shield for over forty years; and
13 WHEREAS, at the age of 90 years young, Don is probably the best advertising azound for Red Bull, which he drinks on a daily basis
14 with his many friends at O'Gara's Bar and Grill; now, therefore be it
15 RESOLVED, that on the occasion of his 90'� birthdag the Council of the City of Saint Paul recognizes Don Dix for his vast
16 contributions to our community; and be it fiuther
17 RESOLVED, that Wednesday, September 15'", 2004, is hereby declazed Don Dix Day in the great city of Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
RESOLUTION
PAUL, MINNESOTA
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A resolution recognizing Don Dix for his vast contribu6ons to our communiTy and decluing Wednesday, September 15, 2004 as Don Dix Day.
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