[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 120 (Friday, July 9, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E747]
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                        REMEMBERING PHILLIP COX

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                            HON. DEVIN NUNES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 9, 2021

  Mr. NUNES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Phillip 
Andrew Cox, a lifelong Visalia resident, businessman, and public 
servant.
  Born to Samuel Elmer Cox and Lou Emma Strange on a small farm in 
Laton, California on April 17, 1957, Phil moved to Visalia before his 
second birthday. He remained dedicated to the Visalia community 
throughout his life.
  After graduating from Mt. Whitney High School, Phil served in 
Switzerland as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
day Saints. Following his service, Phil returned to Visalia to attend 
the College of the Sequoias. In 1985, Phillip founded Cox Sheet Metal 
Company. Twelve years later, he opened Visalia Paintball Supply. During 
this period, Phillip was also an advisory committee member and served 
on the Visalia Planning Commission.
  Phil's love for his community motivated him to pursue elected office, 
where he worked to improve the health of his community and build a 
reputation for his tireless dedication to public service. In 2001, Phil 
was first elected to the Visalia City Council; he then served on the 
Tulare County Board of Supervisors for twelve distinguished years. Phil 
later returned to his roots, rejoining the Visalia City Council.
  Outside of public office, Phil served as a scoutmaster and merit 
badge counselor for the Boy Scouts of America and was a local varsity 
athletics coach. Whether government or extracurriculars, Phillip's 
dedication to his community was unparalleled.
  Phil died on June 16, 2021. A beloved member of his community, he 
will be greatly missed by many.
  Phillip is survived by his wife, Connie, and his children, Phillip 
II, Robert, Matthew, Kevin, Timothy, Kimberly, and Heidi. He also 
leaves behind twenty-two grandchildren. I offer his family my deepest 
condolences. His presence will be greatly missed.

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