[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6594]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO DAVID COX

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 16, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of David 
Cox, who died March 5th, 2007.
  A lifetime resident of Nevada, David Cox made a huge impact on the 
lives of his community. David was in the first wave of men at Omaha 
Beach during World War II. Due to his service, he earned the Purple 
Heart and the Bronze Star. David also made an impact by serving in the 
Clark County Planning Commission for 4 years. Then in 1951, he started 
his career by teaching 5th graders, He served as an assistant principal 
on two separate occasions until becoming the principal for Jim Bridger, 
Von Tobel, and Fremont Junior High Schools which position he held until 
he retired. His greatest accomplishment came when they dedicated an 
elementary school in his honor in 1990. David served as a teacher, 
principal, and an educator for Clark County School District for 29 
years. He was always eager to get involved in his community.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life and legacy of David Cox 
for his work on behalf of the community and enriched countless lives in 
southern Nevada. He was dedicated to teaching and enriching the lives 
of his students. David will be profoundly missed.

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