[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 131 (Monday, October 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2097]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING CHRIS COX

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                               speech of

                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2005

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and give thanks 
to my friend and colleague, Chris Cox. After serving in the House for 
more than 16 years, Chris is now taking on a new challenge by serving 
as the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. I think all 
of us can agree that our loss is most certainly their gain.
  Following the redistricting of 2002, I became the newest member of 
the Orange County delegation and my newly drawn district shared a 
border with his. Chris immediately welcomed me to the delegation with 
open arms and graciously introduced me to a host of local government 
officials, business owners, and community leaders.
  If anyone has spent time in his district and enjoyed its 
extraordinary coastal setting, they would agree that Chris must be a 
truly dedicated public servant for agreeing to spend so much time here 
in Washington. Thankfully, he possessed the will to serve in Congress 
and to be a leader for his county, State and Nation.
  During his time in the House, Chris served with distinction in many 
different roles. Most recently, Chris made history by serving as the 
first Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee. In this capacity, 
Chris took on an unprecedented challenge and oversaw the most radical 
government reform in decades. As those who know Chris would expect, he 
was up to the task and eager to find out what was working and what 
needed to be fixed.
  Chris came to Congress in 1988 after serving as Senior Associate 
Counsel to President Reagan. While at the White House, Chris gained 
tremendous insight and invaluable experience, but I think he would tell 
you that the best thing he took away from his time there would be his 
wife, Rebecca.
  I know Chris will take on this new challenge with the same tenacity 
and vigor that he showed so often on so many important issues here in 
Congress. I understand Chris wisely decided to keep his home in Orange 
County, and I look forward working with him in Washington and enjoying 
the warm California sun with him in Orange County.

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