[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 213 (Thursday, December 9, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1355]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING THE LIFE OF LEE COOK

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                          HON. TOM O'HALLERAN

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 9, 2021

  Mr. O'HALLERAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and the 
legacy of Lee Cook, who passed away recently at the age of 83.
  After being drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War, Mr. 
Cook served our country with honor and distinction until he was 
honorably discharged.
  Known for his sense of humor, humility, and devotion, Lee has left a 
lasting impact on his community.
  He is survived by his wife of 65 years, eight children, twenty-two 
grandchildren, thirty-five great-grandchildren, and three great-great-
great paternal grandchildren.
  On behalf of my wife and myself, I want to commend Lee Cook's service 
to our nation, and offer sincere condolences to his wife, Ella R. Cook, 
and children, Alta James, Tommy Nodestine, Nancy Brown, Christine Cook, 
Sylvia Sloan, Sandy Cook, Martina Cook Johnson, and Frankie Cook.
  My thoughts are with all who knew and loved Lee as they mourn his 
passing.

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