[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 127 (Tuesday, July 20, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E785-E786]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING COMMISSIONER DEAN COX

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                           HON. CHRIS STEWART

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 20, 2021

  Mr. STEWART. Madam Speaker, I rise to include in the Record a letter 
signed by the

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Utah Congressional delegation to honor the life and service of my dear 
friend, Commissioner Dean Cox of St. George, Utah, who passed away on 
July 7, 2021. I have known Commissioner Cox, and his wife LaRene for 
years. They are the kind of family who set a high standard for public 
service and involvement. Dean was a great public servant, a wonderful 
neighbor, and a fantastic friend. He is sorely missed.

                                    Congress of the United States,


                                     House of Representatives,

                                    Washington, DC, July 20, 2021.
     LaRene Cox,
     St. George, Utah.
       Dear LaRene Cox and Family: We write to offer our sincere 
     condolences and honor a great pillar of southern Utah, 
     Commissioner Dean Cox. His years of diligent public service 
     to his community and family will be felt for decades to come. 
     He will be dearly missed.
       Commissioner Dean Cox devoted his life to serving others 
     and set an example of measured and thoughtful leadership 
     throughout his life. He gave of his time and talents 
     generously and had a way of bringing people together to 
     complete essential projects for the benefit of all in 
     Washington County.
       Dean's local knowledge and diverse experiences secured him 
     as a vital and trusted voice for the community. We revere 
     Dean's willingness to share his love of flight and knowledge 
     of radio operation to protect his community through service 
     as volunteer emergency responder. As a small business owner, 
     he showed the way to invest in the future of his community. 
     His ever willingness to serve taught us compassion for, and 
     devotion to beloved neighbors, which is a legacy that will 
     live on in Washington County, the State of Utah, and beyond.
       We are grateful to you for your sustaining love and support 
     to Commissioner Dean Cox throughout his life and career. You 
     will continue to carry on the legacy of friendship and 
     kindness that together you set during his lifetime. We will 
     miss working with Dean and are grateful for the time we spent 
     with him as a friend, neighbor and dedicated public servant.
       Our hearts go out to you as we keep you and your family in 
     our prayers and hope for you to find comfort during this 
     difficult time.
           Sincerely,
     Senator Mike Lee.
     Representative Chris Stewart.
     Representative Blake Moore.
     Senator Mitt Romney.
     Representative John Curtis.
     Representative Burgess Owens.

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