AL SJR114

Commends former State Senator Larry Dixon for receiving the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Federation of State Medical Boards and induction into the Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame.

Recognizes Dixon's military service in the United States Army from 1961 to 1964, attaining the rank of Sergeant (E-5), and his educational background including degrees from Washington State University.

Notes Dixon's public service including membership on Montgomery City Council (1975-1978), Alabama House of Representatives (1978-1982), and seven consecutive terms in the Alabama Senate (1982-2011).

Highlights Dixon's 33-year tenure as Executive Director of the Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners since 1981 and his leadership roles in medical and health organizations.

Acknowledges Dixon's involvement in education, civic organizations, and political engagement as a delegate to multiple National Republican Conventions.