[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10095]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO DAVID COX, BOY SCOUTS 2017 DANIEL BOONE VISIONARY AWARD 
                               RECIPIENT

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 28, 2017

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate a 
remarkable leader in southern and eastern Kentucky, Mr. David Cox, upon 
receiving the 2017 Daniel Boone Visionary Award presented by the Boy 
Scouts of America Daniel Boone Council.
  The Daniel Boone Visionary Award was developed to recognize community 
leaders who make significant contributions to improve the local 
district, including Whitley, Laurel, Knox, Bell, Clay, Harlan and 
Jackson counties. The award recipients are recognized for their 
contributions to economic growth, education and leadership development 
in our youth.
  David Cox is a worthy recipient of this prestigious award due to the 
tremendous vision and leadership he has exemplified as Superintendent 
of the Corbin Independent School System. He has dedicated 25 years as 
an educator and administrator for the Corbin Independent School System 
and in less than two years at the helm, students are making marked 
improvements. Currently, the Corbin Independent School System is ranked 
fourth out of 173 school districts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, 
based on the Kentucky Core Content Test, placing the district in the 
state's 98th percentile for achievement. Additionally, Corbin Redhounds 
consistently rank among the top in the state for College and Career 
Readiness preparation and average ACT scores. Not only do they excel in 
academics, but students achieve incredible success in arts and 
athletics as they rank among the state elite each year as well.
  Mr. Cox continues to lead his high performing students and staff by 
living the school's motto: ``Striving to be the Best!'' He has worked 
diligently to ensure students in our region have access to the most 
innovative technology, advanced facilities and the very best 
opportunities for education.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud the outstanding contributions that David Cox 
has made in educating our future leaders in southern and eastern 
Kentucky, and the inspiration and drive he instills in them to give 
back to their communities--a core mission of the Boy Scouts. 
Congratulations to David Cox on receiving the 2017 Daniel Boone 
Visionary Award.

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