[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 155 (Friday, November 7, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    A TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR (ART) H. COX

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                         HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 5, 1997

  Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to 
remember Arthur H. Cox, a man who served his community and his country 
with unparalleled distinction.
  Art began his life of public service in the Air Force during World 
War II. He continued to serve his country with honor during the Korean 
war and ultimately retired from the Air Force Reserves as a lieutenant 
colonel.
  For Art, however, public service did not only mean serving one's 
country; it also meant serving one's community. To that end, Art 
significantly contributed to the enhancement of all of the communities 
in which he, his wife, Yvonne, and their six children, Craig, Bryan, 
John, Dennis, Kevin, and Anne lived.
  As a young man, Art was elected the Mayor of the City of Pomona, and 
served as the youngest mayor in the State of California. His service 
was distinguished by four successful terms.
  While in Southern California, Art also worked tirelessly as the 
leader of numerous local agencies and organizations. He served as 
director of the Los Angeles County Sanitation District, director of the 
Los Angeles County Watershed Commission, president of the Los Angeles 
Area D Civil Defense, director of the Metropolitan Water District of 
Southern California, president of the Pomona Valley Municipal Water 
District, and chairman of the Pomona Valley Stadium Commission.
  After moving to Auburn in 1974, Art continued to be an effective and 
dedicated community leader. Over the past 20 years, Art served both as 
mayor and councilman of the city of Auburn, president of the Auburn 
Area Chamber of Commerce, vice chairman of the Auburn Area Chamber of 
Commerce Economic Development Committee, chairman of the Placer County 
Office of Education Personnel Commission, and member of the Auburn 
Faith Community Hospital Board.
  Art's contribution to the Auburn business community was also 
exemplary. He served as executive vice president of Heart Federal 
Savings and Loan, manager of the Heart of California Corp., and was a 
real estate, life insurance, and securities broker throughout his 
business career.
  While Art's accomplishments and years of service to his country and 
community are exceptional, perhaps Art's greatest achievement was 
fulfilling his role as a husband of 50 years and father to his six 
children.
  Art was always a shining example of community service and family 
devotion to those blessed to have known him. His integrity, humanity, 
and stalwart dedication to family, country, and community are rare 
assets and are worthy of our recognition today.
  Last Sunday, surrounded by his loving and devoted family at his home 
in Auburn, Art Cox passed away. While everyone who knew him is saddened 
by his death, his spirit and enthusiasm for life will live on with us 
forever.
  Mr. Speaker, as a tribute to Art and his lifetime's worth of 
accomplishments, I would ask that you join me, our fellow colleagues, 
and the citizens of Placer County in remembering Art and extending our 
heartfelt appreciation for his tireless efforts, unmatched commitment, 
and impassioned service, toward making his community and country a 
better place for us all to live.

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