[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 86 (Thursday, June 17, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1307]
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 A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO GEORGE COX FOR HIS SERVICE AND PATRIOTISM TO THE 
                        VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 1999

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to pay very special tribute to an outstanding individual from the state 
of Ohio, George Cox. This weekend, in Columbus, Ohio, a very special 
celebration will take place marking the 100th Anniversary of the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars.
  Mr. Speaker, George Cox is currently serving as the State Commander 
for the Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars and has been instrumental in 
organizing the 100th Anniversary celebration. Through his efforts over 
the years, George Cox has helped make the Ohio VFW one of the premier 
veterans service organizations in the nation.
  Without question, George Cox has taken his love of country and his 
commitment to duty and honor very seriously. He served valiantly during 
the Korean Conflict with the First Marine Division. In 1968, Mr. Cox 
joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars and has achieved success over the 
years serving as State Commander, District Commander, and Post 
Commander. He is currently a member of VFW Post 6772 in Spencerville, 
Ohio.
  Not only has George Cox given much to the VFW, he has shown 
unwavering devotion to many other activities as well. He has served on 
the Allen County Veterans Commission, American Legion Post 191, and 
retired from the Ford Motor Company after forty-two years with the 
company. In addition, George spends time working with children at the 
national home, in parades, and at Post 6772 events. George also founded 
a Christmas party for underprivileged children in Spencerville.
  Mr. Speaker, George Cox is a remarkable person. A dedicated family 
man, he and his wife, Mary, have been married for forty-six years and 
have a wonderful family. He has unselfishly given his time and energy 
to serve veterans from across the state of Ohio and for that we owe him 
our profound thanks.
  At this point, I would urge my colleagues to stand and join me in 
paying special tribute to the Ohio State VFW Commander, George Cox, and 
to everyone attending the 100th Anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign 
Wars. We wish you the very best both now and in the future.

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