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HONORING COMMISSIONER DEAN COX
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HON. CHRIS STEWART
of utah
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Mr. STEWART. Madam Speaker, I rise to include in the Record a letter signed by the Utah Congressional delegation to honor the life and service of my dear friend, Commissioner Dean Cox of St. George, Utah, who passed away on July 7, 2021. I have known Commissioner Cox, and his wife LaRene for years. They are the kind of family who set a high standard for public service and involvement. Dean was a great public servant, a wonderful neighbor, and a fantastic friend. He is sorely missed.
Congress of the United States,
House of Representatives,
Washington, DC, July 20, 2021.LaRene Cox,St. George, Utah.
Dear LaRene Cox and Family: We write to offer our sincere condolences and honor a great pillar of southern Utah, Commissioner Dean Cox. His years of diligent public service to his community and family will be felt for decades to come. He will be dearly missed.
Commissioner Dean Cox devoted his life to serving others and set an example of measured and thoughtful leadership throughout his life. He gave of his time and talents generously and had a way of bringing people together to complete essential projects for the benefit of all in Washington County.
Dean's local knowledge and diverse experiences secured him as a vital and trusted voice for the community. We revere Dean's willingness to share his love of flight and knowledge of radio operation to protect his community through service as volunteer emergency responder. As a small business owner, he showed the way to invest in the future of his community. His ever willingness to serve taught us compassion for, and devotion to beloved neighbors, which is a legacy that will live on in Washington County, the State of Utah, and beyond.
We are grateful to you for your sustaining love and support to Commissioner Dean Cox throughout his life and career. You will continue to carry on the legacy of friendship and kindness that together you set during his lifetime. We will miss working with Dean and are grateful for the time we spent with him as a friend, neighbor and dedicated public servant.
Our hearts go out to you as we keep you and your family in our prayers and hope for you to find comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely,Senator Mike Lee.Representative Chris Stewart.Representative Blake Moore.Senator Mitt Romney.Representative John Curtis.Representative Burgess Owens.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 127
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