[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 45 (Thursday, March 20, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E533]
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                HONORING CHRISTOPHER COX FOR HIS SERVICE

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 20, 2003

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
one of America's finest public servants, and my good friend, Mr. 
Christopher C. Cox.
  Chris, who recently departed as my Chief of Staff in order to serve 
President George W. Bush, exemplifies the finest qualities of the men 
and women who serve the members of this legislative body. Chris is a 
man of great integrity, loyalty, intellect, and is dedicated to the 
best interests of the United States.
  It is this selfless service to his government that sets Chris apart 
from others in his generation. Turning down the lucrative practice of 
law following his graduation from the University of Illinois School of 
Law, Chris came to Capitol Hill to be a participant, rather than a mere 
spectator, in our democracy.
  During his service on the Hill, Chris has been a tireless advocate 
for common-sense conservative government and a key player in the effort 
to maintain a Republican majority in the House of Representatives. In 
addition to serving as a trusted advisor to my staff and I, Chris 
honorably served Congressmen Robin Hayes, Saxby Chambliss and Mac 
Collins.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in wishing Chris 
well in his new capacity as a Special Assistant to President George W. 
Bush, and to thank Chris for his years of service in the people's 
House.

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