Sacramento - GOP Senator Dave Cox, 72, who represented the1st District in the California State Senate since 2004, died Tuesday afternoon after a thirteen year battle with prostate cancer. “A devoted family man, he always found time to serve his community and constituents. Dave took great pride in public service and making government work for the people it serves,” said his family members in a statement. Cox is survived by his wife of 44 years, Maggie; daughters Cathleen, Margo, and Sarah; six grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Rudy. He stayed devoted to his job until the very end, and kept working despite growing physical problems. He showed up on the Senate floor in March wearing an eye patch to hide a temporary medical condition. Speaking at the capitol yesterday, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said Cox “helped shape the way we live and do business in this state.” He recalled that Cox was the first Republican leader to endorse Schwarzenegger’s ballot measure in 2002 to provide money for after-school programs. Cox was born February 20, 1938, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of San Diego and a master's from Golden Gate University. He also maintained a life insurance business while in office. Cox was a popular representative throughout his long career in public service, beginning in the early 90’s as a member of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. He was a member of the California State Assembly, representing the 5th District from 1998 to 2004, and serving as the Assembly Republican Leader from March 2000 through 2004. He made an unsuccessful run for the former 6th Senate district seat in 1994. Since 2004, he represented the 1st District, which stretches from the Oregon border in northeastern California down to Mammoth Lakes. He was named as the "Outstanding Senator for 2007" by the California State Sheriffs' Association. From 2001 to early 2004, he served as minority leader of the Assembly. His death adds another vacancy to the 40-member chamber after fellow Republican Abel Maldonado left to become lieutenant governor in April. The Cox family requests that all cards and messages be sent to Senator Cox's Capitol office. Staff will deliver them to the family. In lieu of flowers, the Cox family asks that donations be made to the Dave and Maggie Cox Scholarship Fund with the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, located at 740 University, Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95825. Memorial services are pending. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesday, 14 July 2010 06:27
Sen. Dave Cox Dies at 72
Sacramento - GOP Senator Dave Cox, 72, who represented the1st District in the California State Senate since 2004, died Tuesday afternoon after a thirteen year battle with prostate cancer. “A devoted family man, he always found time to serve his community and constituents. Dave took great pride in public service and making government work for the people it serves,” said his family members in a statement. Cox is survived by his wife of 44 years, Maggie; daughters Cathleen, Margo, and Sarah; six grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Rudy. He stayed devoted to his job until the very end, and kept working despite growing physical problems. He showed up on the Senate floor in March wearing an eye patch to hide a temporary medical condition. Speaking at the capitol yesterday, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said Cox “helped shape the way we live and do business in this state.” He recalled that Cox was the first Republican leader to endorse Schwarzenegger’s ballot measure in 2002 to provide money for after-school programs. Cox was born February 20, 1938, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of San Diego and a master's from Golden Gate University. He also maintained a life insurance business while in office. Cox was a popular representative throughout his long career in public service, beginning in the early 90’s as a member of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. He was a member of the California State Assembly, representing the 5th District from 1998 to 2004, and serving as the Assembly Republican Leader from March 2000 through 2004. He made an unsuccessful run for the former 6th Senate district seat in 1994. Since 2004, he represented the 1st District, which stretches from the Oregon border in northeastern California down to Mammoth Lakes. He was named as the "Outstanding Senator for 2007" by the California State Sheriffs' Association. From 2001 to early 2004, he served as minority leader of the Assembly. His death adds another vacancy to the 40-member chamber after fellow Republican Abel Maldonado left to become lieutenant governor in April. The Cox family requests that all cards and messages be sent to Senator Cox's Capitol office. Staff will deliver them to the family. In lieu of flowers, the Cox family asks that donations be made to the Dave and Maggie Cox Scholarship Fund with the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, located at 740 University, Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95825. Memorial services are pending. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Latest from
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