Senator Cox was all about helping people
The Amador County Chamber of Commerce and members of the board wish to
express to the family of Senator Dave Cox our most sincere sympathies
on the death of the senator. Senator Cox passed away July 13th
after a lengthy battle with cancer.
In his time at the Capitol as a Senator and Assemblyman, and before
that, as a Sacramento County Supervisor, Senator Cox was known for his
commitment to his constituents in rural California and an unwavering
focus on government effectiveness and efficiency. He conducted
himself with dignity, respect, and heart. His efforts on behalf
of California counties, most recently in his role as the chair of the
Senate Local Government Committee, were exemplary. The citizens
of Senate District 1, and indeed, all Californians, have lost an
honorable public servant.
Notably, Senator Cox championed the needs of rural counties in
California. Representing all or part of twelve Northern
California counties, Senator Cox was dedicated to ensuring the rural
voice was heard in Capitol debates. His lawmaking was
solution-oriented, focused, and conducted with humor and wit. We
are grateful for the opportunity to have worked with him and with his
outstanding staff on issues of critical importance to California
counties.
And Senator Cox will be remembered for caring, and being available,
and attending many Amador County events. He took time to participate
in numerous Chamber functions such as the Business Person of the Year
Awards honors, and the Golden Nugget Awards dinners. He spent an
afternoon at Fiddletown Heritage Day, and held forums too discuss
special measures or important issues surrounding our county.
“Senator Cox was a wonderful human being,” said Jacqueline Lucido,
Executive Director of the Amador County Chamber of Commerce. “He would
often just stop by the Chamber office to say ‘Hi’ and nothing else.
And we would wind up sitting and chatting about anything and
everything. He was truly a public servant in the most noblest way.”
Jack Mitchell, publisher of the Ledger-Dispatch wrote of Cox “He was a
true public servant. He was a good friend. He was a great leader. And
to his credit, yeah, he was one of us.”
Senator Cox will surely be missed, for all the right reasons.
Services for Senator Cox
Aug. 5 @ 10 AM sharp.
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.
1017 11 Street, Sacramento.
The public is welcome.
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