HONORING HERBERT DIXON

On 2026-09-10, Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL-18) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING HERBERT DIXON" in the House.

HONORING HERBERT DIXON

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 143 (Thursday, September 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 143 (Thursday, September 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E893] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING HERBERT DIXON ______ HON. SCOTT FRANKLIN of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, September 10, 2026 Mr. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Herbert Dixon, a legendary golfer and longtime Bartow resident who passed away at the remarkable age of 106. Herbert's love for golf began early. He started caddying at the Bartow Golf Course at just 14 years old and taught himself the game by practicing on the course at night during segregation. He went on to become a pioneer in professional golf, winning 63 tournaments in the United Golf Association, including the National Negro Open Championship. Herbert also served our country in the U.S. Air Force and earned recognition in multiple halls of fame. As a lifelong golfer myself, I can certainly appreciate a man who spent more than nine decades around the game. Herbert was still hitting his age into his later years and became a true legend in Bartow and throughout the golf community. Living to 106 is remarkable enough. Doing it while leaving behind a legacy like Herbert's is something truly special. My condolences are with his family, friends and all those who knew him. May he rest in peace. ____________________