LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Katherine "Kay" Dixon upon the occasion
of her designation by the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York as
the recipient, posthumously, of its 2012 Lillian Weiler Lifetime Service
Award on June 13, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are greatly enriched by the compassionate commitment of individuals who
distinguish themselves in their profession and in service to their
community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Katherine Peddle Dixon, posthumously, upon the occasion of her desig-
nation by the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York as the recipi-
ent of its 2012 Lillian Weiler Lifetime Service Award at its Annual
Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Dinner, to be held at the Hilton
Garden Inn in Troy, New York on Wednesday, June 13, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Lillian Weiler Lifetime Service Award is presented annu-
ally to a Red Cross volunteer who has many years of outstanding service
to the American Red Cross, a lifelong commitment to programs and
services of local Red Cross chapters, and who exemplifies the ideals of
the Red Cross and effectively serves as a community representative; and
WHEREAS, Katherine "Kay" Dixon, formerly of Slingerlands, New York,
truly merits such recognition; and
WHEREAS, Since 1943, when she left for New Guinea to help raise the
morale of American troops as a Red Cross Girl during World War II, until
her passing, Kay Dixon was a dedicated volunteer for the American Red
Cross; and
WHEREAS, Upon returning to the United States in December of 1945, Kay
Dixon went back to Vermont and continued her service to the Red Cross,
donning a Gray Lady uniform and serving at the White River VA hospital
from 1945-1947; she was also the Executive Secretary for the Woodstock
Chapter during these years and set up a swimming program at a nearby
lake; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her volunteer work with the Red Cross, Kay
Dixon also reported for the Morning Press Bureau 1943 legislative
session for the RUTLAND HERALD and the BURLINGTON FREE PRESS in Vermont;
and
WHEREAS, In her late thirties, she worked in Connecticut in a well-
known printing office as a production assistant; it was during this time
that she met Ronald C. Dixon, a widower with five children; and
WHEREAS, They married in 1960; he worked in technical publications for
General Electric and the family lived in New York's Capital Region;
after a 20-year career in administration, Kay Dixon retired from the
Scotia, New York Junior High School and remained involved with the Amer-
ican Red Cross of Northeastern New York as a volunteer and helping with
the editing of chapter publications until her death; and
WHEREAS, Kay Dixon learned a great deal from all her jobs and from her
writing and publishing experience which led her to write RED CROSS KAY,
an inspirational tale told by Katherine "Kay" Dixon, one of the unsung
heroes of World War II, in which she described her journey in the South-
west Pacific as a Red Cross Girl; and
WHEREAS, Kay Dixon generously dedicated the proceeds from RED CROSS
KAY to the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York to help ensure
the continuation of its important humanitarian work; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-

tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Katherine "Kay" Dixon upon the occasion of her designation by
the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York as the recipient,
posthumously, of its 2012 Lillian Weiler Lifetime Service Award on June
13, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Katherine "Kay" Dixon.