[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 21]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 29279-29280]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING THE COX FAMILY

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 17, 2003

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Cox Family for 
its meritorious dedication to the United States Armed Forces. The Cox 
family has exemplified heroism throughout the years through their 
service during World War II and the Korean War.
  The nine sisters and eight brothers of the Cox Family are the 
children of (Joseph) Riley and Mattie Cox. Eleven of the 17 children 
served in the United States Armed Forces with nearly 70 years combined 
service. The family began enlisting in the Armed Forces in 1943. 
Elijah, Warren, and Paula served in the United States Army. Mary, 
Sonja, and Paul served in the United States Air Force, as did James who 
had previously enlisted in the United States Army. Joseph served in the 
United States Navy, along with Clarence who later joined the Army and 
Air Force. Herbert first served in the

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United States Maritime Service, then in the United States Army. Jerry 
served over 20 years in the United States Coast Guard.
  The Cox family's time in the service demonstrates their commitment to 
our country. The contributions the Cox family made during our times of 
war and peace have gone above and beyond the normal call of duty.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Cox Family for its patriotism 
and courageous efforts to promote freedom and democracy. I invite my 
colleagues to join me in conveying deep gratitude to the Cox Family.

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