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Congressman
Bill Dickinson
bdickinson@advantage-dc.com
 
Congressman
Bill Dickinson represented southeast Alabama in the U.S. House
for 28 years. As a senior Republican in Congress, he was elected
by his colleagues to serve for twelve years as the Ranking Republican
on the powerful House Armed Services Committee.
Congressman
Dickinson exercised great responsibility in shaping national defense
policy. He served as Ranking Republican on the Subcommittee of
Procurement & Military Systems and on the Subcommittee of
Military Installations & Facilities. Congressman
Dickinson's strong support for Army aviation programs over the
years won him the nickname as the "Father of Army Aviation."
Credited by Army experts for the creation of a separate Aviation
department within the Department of the Army. His strong support
also helped to bring about the successful Apache Attack Helicopter
program.
Congressman
Dickinson's voting record earned him numerous awards. The American
Conservation Union presented him its highest honor: the Statesman
Award. He is the recipient of the Army Aviation Association
of America's Congressional Appreciation Award for his leadership
role on behalf of Army Aviation. The Association of the U.S. Army
presented Congressman Dickinson with its Distinguished Service
to Soldiers Award.
From 1952-54,
he served as an Opelika City Court Judge. Congressman Dickinson
was elevated to Lee County Court Judge (1954-58), and later to
Alabama Circuit Court Judge from 1958-62. After leaving the bench,
he worked as an executive with the Southern Railway System for
two years. Before being elected to Congress, he served on the
Opelika Board of Education from 1954-1962.
Congressman
Dickinson served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and later
served as a Major in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. He earned his
J.D. degree from the University of Alabama Law School in 1950.
Internet
links related to Congressman Dickinson:
Biographical
Directory of the United States Congress
United
States Association of Former Members of Congress
United
States Army Aviation Museum
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