[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 185 (Friday, December 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1837]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR OF DAN COX'S SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 18, 2015

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, citizens in Montgomery County are 
blessed with school districts that provide a world-class education and 
community organizations with a mission to serve.
  Without individuals like Dan Cox, neither would be as successful. 
Throughout his time in Montgomery County and the Greater Houston Area, 
Dan has used his talents to serve others.
  Dan, who earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a 
master's degree in business administration from The University of Texas 
in Austin, spent the first six years of his career as an accountant and 
consultant.
  He entered private industry in 1979 and co-founded a cardiovascular 
medical device company in 1984.
  Dan's professional endeavors took a back seat to his increasing 
community involvement which began with his service on the board of 
directors for the Houston division of the American Heart Association in 
the 1980s.
  Dan then served as co-chair for both the Conroe ISD Strategic 
Planning Task Force and two Conroe ISD Facilities Planning Committees 
for the 1994 and 1998 bond referendums.
  Following his service on the board of directors of the Arthritis 
Foundation and the sale of his company in 1999, Dan held several 
executive and consulting positions in addition to serving as chairman 
of The Woodlands United Methodist Church Building Committee.
  In 2003, Dan was named Chief Financial Officer of Conroe ISD. During 
his time with the school district, Dan contributed to three successful 
bond referendums as well as the acquisition of numerous financial 
accolades for the district including the Platinum Leadership Circle 
Awards for financial transparency and five-star FAST ratings for high 
academic standards and efficient spending in public education issued by 
the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
  Dan is a current member and past president of the Rotary Club of The 
Woodlands as well as Paul Harris Fellow.
  Dan Cox's dedication to his community and service to others stand as 
an example and inspiration to all. While he will be missed at Conroe 
ISD, I can't imagine Dan will ever stop looking for a way to serve.

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