MARYLAND STATE TREASURER NEWS RELEASE

ANNAPOLIS (June 7, 2012) -- Maryland State Treasurer Nancy K. Kopp announced the very sad news of the death today of former Maryland State Treasurer Richard N. Dixon following a stroke earlier in the week.

Treasurer Kopp said “I had the very good fortune to serve with Richard in the House of Delegates for 12 years and in particular together on the Appropriations Committee. Treasurer Dixon was a person who succeeded as a military officer during the Viet Nam War, as a businessman and stockbroker, as a State legislator and as the State Treasurer. He was committed and conscientious. He was clear and confident in his convictions and brought great intelligence and common sense to public service. My condolences go to his wife and family."

Treasurer Dixon had an exemplary career in public service highlighted by many firsts including Maryland’s first African-American Treasurer. Born and raised in Carroll County, Treasurer Dixon served his County and the State well during his years of public service as a member of the Carroll County Board of Education, the Maryland House of Delegates, and finally as State Treasurer.