[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 115 (Thursday, July 1, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E729-E730]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF SGT. JOSEPH A. COX, JR.

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                             HON. JIM BANKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 2021

  Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Sgt. 
Joseph A. Cox, Jr. of Fort Wayne. Indiana.
  Four-plus years ago, tragedy struck when, on Sunday, February 12, 
2017, Joe died unexpectedly while on duty. Prior to joining law 
enforcement, Joe was a combat veteran of the United States Marine 
Corps, Upon returning 10 civilian life, Cox joined the Allen County 
Sheriffs Department. where he would serve for 19 years.
  As a sergeant. Joe served in the Confinement Division, 
Communications-Dispatch Center. Civil, Warrants, and Patrol Divisions. 
He was also a member of the Honor Guard, SWAT Team and was handler to 
his beloved K-9 partner, ``Gunny.''
  In addition to his work in law enforcement, Joe was an active member 
of his community, the consummate family man and a devout Christian. He 
was a member of Blackhawk Ministries, where he participated in programs 
Double Exposure and Marriage Matters. He also volunteered with Juvenile 
Justice Ministry of Youth For Christ.
  Today. we honor Joe's memory by way of the Sgt. Joseph A. Cox, Jr. 
Memorial Parkway, a roadway serving an area which Joe patrolled for 
nearly twenty years. This is a testament to Joe and his peerless 
devotion to his family, community, and country. He is missed dearly, 
and though he is no longer with us, his legacy of service and 
selflessness endures.

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