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'''Corwin M. Nixon''' (March 5, 1913 - November 6, 2003) was an American politician.
{{Short description|American politician}}

{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Corwin Nixon
| image name =
| state_house = Ohio
| state = Ohio
| district = 84th
| term = January 3, 1967-December 31, 1992
| preceded = ''District Created''
| succeeded = [[George E. Terwilleger]]
| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| birth_date = {{birth date|1913|3|5}}
| birth_place = near [[Red Lion, Ohio]]
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2003|11|6|1913|3|5}}
| death_place = [[Dayton, Ohio]]|
| image = Corwin M. Nixon - 11th District - Ohio House of Representatives 109th General Assembly - DPLA - 5586be78567b1fe89fca76f0a79cfcb8 (page 10) (cropped).jpg
}}

'''Corwin M. Nixon''' (March 5, 1913 – November 6, 2003) was an American politician.


==Political life==
==Political life==
Born one mile south of [[Red Lion, Ohio]]<ref name=los>Corwin Nixon "A Life of Service" by Patricia M. George p. 6</ref>, Nixon was best known as an Ohio politician from [[Lebanon, Ohio]]. He served as [[Warren County, Ohio|Warren County]] Commissioner from 1950-1962, and was then elected to the [[Ohio House of Representatives]] in 1962, a post he maintained for 30 years until his retirement in 1992. Nixon rose to [[Minority Leader]] of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] in the Ohio House, holding the position longer than any other minority Leader from 1979-1992.
Born one mile south of [[Red Lion, Ohio]],<ref name=los>Corwin Nixon "A Life of Service" by Patricia M. George p. 6</ref> Nixon was best known as an Ohio politician from [[Lebanon, Ohio]]. He served as [[Warren County, Ohio|Warren County]] Commissioner from 1950–1962, and was then elected to the [[Ohio House of Representatives]] in 1962, a post he maintained for 30 years until his retirement in 1992. Nixon rose to [[Minority Leader]] of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] in the Ohio House, holding the position longer than any other minority Leader from 1979-1992.


Much of Corwin's status stemmed from his close relationship to Ohio House Speaker [[Vern Riffe]]. In 1988, Riffe was quoted by the ''[[Cincinnati Enquirer]]'' as saying, "I don't have any brother. Corwin is how I look at a brother I never had."<ref name=los/> His relationship with Speaker Riffe caused some consternation with the conservative wing of the Republican members of the Ohio House, however, his relationship gave him tremendous influence as a Republican.
Much of Corwin's status stemmed from his close relationship to Ohio House Speaker [[Vern Riffe]]. In 1988, Riffe was quoted by ''[[The Cincinnati Enquirer]]'' as saying, "I don't have any brother. Corwin is how I look at a brother I never had."<ref name=los/> His relationship with Speaker Riffe, a Democrat, caused some consternation with the conservative wing of the Republican members of the Ohio House, however, his relationship gave him tremendous influence as a Republican.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Nixon also had a passion for [[Standardbred horse]] racing. He was manager and part owner of [[Lebanon Raceway]] in Lebanon, Ohio, a breeder, trainer and driver. He was inducted into the the [[Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame]] in [[Goshen (village), New York|Goshen, New York]].<ref name=los/> in 1992<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ushwa.org/5436.html|title=Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame|accessdate=2008-12-08}}</ref>, and also served as President of the [[United States Trotting Association]].
Nixon also had a passion for [[Standardbred horse]] racing. He was manager and part owner of [[Lebanon Raceway]] in Lebanon, Ohio, a breeder, trainer and driver. He was inducted into the [[Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame]] in [[Goshen (village), New York|Goshen, New York]].<ref name=los/> in 1992,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ushwa.org/5436.html|title=Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame|accessdate=2008-12-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090422155334/http://www.ushwa.org/5436.html|archive-date=2009-04-22|url-status=dead}}</ref> and the [[Little Brown Jug Wall of Fame]] in 1994.<ref>[http://www.littlebrownjug.com/groups/wall-of-fame.cfm Little Brown Jug Wall of Fame Honorees] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509094130/http://www.littlebrownjug.com/groups/wall-of-fame.cfm |date=2021-05-09 }} Retrieved August 27, 2016</ref> He also served as president of the [[United States Trotting Association]].


==Awards and honors==
==Awards and honors==
[[File:Corwin M. Nixon Covered Bridge.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Western end of the Corwin Nixon Covered Bridge]]
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*Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame.

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*Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame.
*Honorary Doctor of Law, Ohio University.
*Honorary Doctor of Law, Ohio University.
*Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame, 1980.<ref name=ce>{{cite web|url=http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2003/11/07/loc_Nixon07.html|title=Corwin Nixon dies at age 90|publisher=Cincinnati Enquirer|first=John|last=Kiesewetter|date=2003-11-07|accessdate=2008-12-08}}</ref>
*Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame, 1980.<ref name=ce>{{cite web|url=http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2003/11/07/loc_Nixon07.html|title=Corwin Nixon dies at age 90|publisher=Cincinnati Enquirer|first=John|last=Kiesewetter|date=2003-11-07|accessdate=2008-12-08}}</ref>
*Corwin M. Nixon Aviation Facility, Great Oaks Joint Vocational School, 1986.
*Corwin M. Nixon Aviation Facility, Great Oaks Joint Vocational School, 1986.
*Corwin M. Nixon Covered Bridge, Waynesville, Ohio, 1982.
*Corwin M. Nixon Covered Bridge, Waynesville, Ohio, 1982.
*Corwin M. Nixon Park, Mason, Ohio.<ref name=ce/>
*Corwin M. Nixon Park, Mason, Ohio.<ref name=ce/>
*Corwin M. Nixon Bridge, Franklin, Ohio.
*Corwin M. Nixon Bridge, Franklin, Ohio.
*Corwin M. Nixon Aquatic Center, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 1994.<ref name=ce/>
*Corwin M. Nixon Aquatic Center, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 1994.<ref name=ce/>
*Board of Trustees Bethesda Hospital and Grandview Hospitals,
*Board of Trustees [[Bethesda Oak Hospital|Bethesda Hospital]] and Grandview Hospitals,
*Corwin M. Nixon Health Center, Lebanon, Ohio October 30, 2008. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/10/30/ws103008nixoncenter.html|title=$6M medical office opens in Lebanon|publisher=Dayton Daily News|first=Justin|last=McClelland|date=2008-10-30|accessdate=2008-12-08}}</ref>
*Corwin M. Nixon Health Center, Lebanon, Ohio October 30, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/10/30/ws103008nixoncenter.html|title=$6M medical office opens in Lebanon|publisher=Dayton Daily News|first=Justin|last=McClelland|date=2008-10-30|accessdate=2008-12-08}}</ref>
*Corwin M. Nixon Community Health Center, Dayton, Ohio.
*Corwin M. Nixon Community Health Center, Dayton, Ohio.
*Ohio University Phillips Award, for his role in establishing the Ohio University School of Osteopathic Medicine.
*Ohio University Phillips Award, for his role in establishing the Ohio University School of Osteopathic Medicine.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:United States Harness Racing Hall of Fame inductees]]
[[Category:20th-century members of the Ohio General Assembly]]

Latest revision as of 06:18, 8 December 2024

Corwin Nixon
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 84th district
In office
January 3, 1967-December 31, 1992
Preceded byDistrict Created
Succeeded byGeorge E. Terwilleger
Personal details
Born(1913-03-05)March 5, 1913
near Red Lion, Ohio
DiedNovember 6, 2003(2003-11-06) (aged 90)
Dayton, Ohio
Political partyRepublican

Corwin M. Nixon (March 5, 1913 – November 6, 2003) was an American politician.

Political life

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Born one mile south of Red Lion, Ohio,[1] Nixon was best known as an Ohio politician from Lebanon, Ohio. He served as Warren County Commissioner from 1950–1962, and was then elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1962, a post he maintained for 30 years until his retirement in 1992. Nixon rose to Minority Leader of the Republican Party in the Ohio House, holding the position longer than any other minority Leader from 1979-1992.

Much of Corwin's status stemmed from his close relationship to Ohio House Speaker Vern Riffe. In 1988, Riffe was quoted by The Cincinnati Enquirer as saying, "I don't have any brother. Corwin is how I look at a brother I never had."[1] His relationship with Speaker Riffe, a Democrat, caused some consternation with the conservative wing of the Republican members of the Ohio House, however, his relationship gave him tremendous influence as a Republican.

Personal life

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Nixon also had a passion for Standardbred horse racing. He was manager and part owner of Lebanon Raceway in Lebanon, Ohio, a breeder, trainer and driver. He was inducted into the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame in Goshen, New York.[1] in 1992,[2] and the Little Brown Jug Wall of Fame in 1994.[3] He also served as president of the United States Trotting Association.

Awards and honors

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Western end of the Corwin Nixon Covered Bridge
  • Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame.
  • Honorary Doctor of Law, Ohio University.
  • Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame, 1980.[4]
  • Corwin M. Nixon Aviation Facility, Great Oaks Joint Vocational School, 1986.
  • Corwin M. Nixon Covered Bridge, Waynesville, Ohio, 1982.
  • Corwin M. Nixon Park, Mason, Ohio.[4]
  • Corwin M. Nixon Bridge, Franklin, Ohio.
  • Corwin M. Nixon Aquatic Center, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 1994.[4]
  • Board of Trustees Bethesda Hospital and Grandview Hospitals,
  • Corwin M. Nixon Health Center, Lebanon, Ohio October 30, 2008.[5]
  • Corwin M. Nixon Community Health Center, Dayton, Ohio.
  • Ohio University Phillips Award, for his role in establishing the Ohio University School of Osteopathic Medicine.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Corwin Nixon "A Life of Service" by Patricia M. George p. 6
  2. ^ "Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on 2009-04-22. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
  3. ^ Little Brown Jug Wall of Fame Honorees Archived 2021-05-09 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved August 27, 2016
  4. ^ a b c Kiesewetter, John (2003-11-07). "Corwin Nixon dies at age 90". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
  5. ^ McClelland, Justin (2008-10-30). "$6M medical office opens in Lebanon". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
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