[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 142 (Monday, September 24, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1955]
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 HONORING SUSAN E. COX, NEWLY APPOINTED MAGISTRATE JUDGE FOR THE U.S. 
          DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 24, 2007

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Susan E. Cox, an 
outstanding attorney, who was appointed as a United States Magistrate 
Judge for the Northern District of Illinois on August 27, 2007. A 
resident of LaGrange, Illinois, in the Third Congressional District, 
Judge Cox has demonstrated outstanding integrity and intelligence 
throughout her distinguished career. I am pleased to congratulate her 
on this well deserved appointment.
  Before her designation as Magistrate Judge, Ms. Cox held a wide array 
of positions within the field of law. Most recently, she practiced both 
civil and criminal law in her own private practice, and she also spent 
8 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, as well as 3 years as a law 
clerk to U.S. District Judge Wayne R. Anderson. During her 11 years of 
civil practice, Ms. Cox gained expertise in cases regarding employment, 
commercial, and patent infringement. Ms. Cox's many experiences and 
talents led her to be appointed by the federal court to assist in 
monitoring the employment actions of the City of Chicago. She also has 
devoted her valuable time to sharing her knowledge with others by 
serving as an adjunct professor at DePaul University College of Law.
  As a Magistrate, Judge Cox will employ the same insightfulness and 
passion for the law that she has acquired in her many past experiences 
and accomplishments. Some of her duties will include presiding over 
civil cases and misdemeanor criminal cases with the consent of the 
parties, conducting preliminary proceedings in criminal cases, and 
assisting the District Court Judges with pretrial motions, evidentiary 
proceedings, and settlement negotiations.
  It is my honor to recognize Susan E. Cox as she takes a new step in 
her career as a Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the 
Northern District of Illinois. Her integrity, experience, and passion 
for the law will greatly benefit the U.S. District Court. It is also my 
privilege and pleasure to congratulate Magistrate Judge Cox for this 
milestone in her life and commend her on her many contributions to the 
field of law.

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