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HONORING THE LIFE OF SGT. JOSEPH A. COX, JR.
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HON. JIM BANKS
of indiana
in the house of representatives
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Sgt. Joseph A. Cox, Jr. of Fort Wayne. Indiana.
Four-plus years ago, tragedy struck when, on Sunday, February 12, 2017, Joe died unexpectedly while on duty. Prior to joining law enforcement, Joe was a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Upon returning 10 civilian life, Cox joined the Allen County Sheriffs Department. where he would serve for 19 years.
As a sergeant. Joe served in the Confinement Division, Communications-Dispatch Center. Civil, Warrants, and Patrol Divisions. He was also a member of the Honor Guard, SWAT Team and was handler to his beloved K-9 partner, ``Gunny.''
In addition to his work in law enforcement, Joe was an active member of his community, the consummate family man and a devout Christian. He was a member of Blackhawk Ministries, where he participated in programs Double Exposure and Marriage Matters. He also volunteered with Juvenile Justice Ministry of Youth For Christ.
Today. we honor Joe's memory by way of the Sgt. Joseph A. Cox, Jr. Memorial Parkway, a roadway serving an area which Joe patrolled for nearly twenty years. This is a testament to Joe and his peerless devotion to his family, community, and country. He is missed dearly, and though he is no longer with us, his legacy of service and selflessness endures.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 115
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