[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 71 (Thursday, May 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E792]
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                          HONORING BONNIE COX

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2008

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Bonnie Cox, a remarkable employee and public servant at the Department 
of Disability Determinations in Frankfort, Kentucky. Bonnie is retiring 
this month, ending her three decade career in Kentucky State 
government.
  Bonnie began her career at the DDS in the operations support branch 
and advanced through numerous positions to her current executive 
secretary position in the Commissioner's office. She has spent the last 
25 years with the Department of Disability Determinations.
  Bonnie has been an invaluable participant in many events outside the 
realm of her daily job duties. She has been the chairperson for the 
agency's Kentucky Employees Charitable Campaign and has worked 
tirelessly in this capacity. Having been touched by the generosity of 
KECC in her own personal life, Bonnie was the perfect advocate for KECC 
at the agency and brought a newfound inspiration into the DDS regarding 
this worthy organization.
  In addition to her compassion, dedication, and good works for KECC, 
Bonnie also organizes appointments for the Red Cross blood drive, is 
instrumental in preparing information for the PRIDE, People Responsibly 
Influencing Decisional Excellence awards, and organizes retirement 
receptions and other noteworthy meetings within the DDS. She has 
received numerous awards and commendations for her dedication and 
commitment to these endeavors.
  Bonnie has touched countless lives through her contacts with 
congressional inquiry claims. Her caring attitude and compassionate 
spirit have made her one of the strongest advocates for Kentucky's 
disabled citizens.
  State government will lose a ``voice'' for the disabled and a friend 
to all when Bonnie retires. On behalf of the countless men and women 
who have benefited from her dedicated service, I would like to express 
my profound appreciation to Bonnie Cox and wish her a very happy and 
healthy retirement.

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