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90_HR0650
LRB9013329CBcbA
1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of this Body are happy to recognize
3 individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the
4 well-being of the citizens of this State; and
5 WHEREAS, Morris F. Cox served as police chief of the
6 Fairbury Police Department from July 12, 1967 until April 15,
7 1981; during this time, he handled all emergencies with a
8 cool head and earned the respect and admiration of all who
9 worked under him; and
10 WHEREAS, He was very active in the American Legion and
11 was a great booster of athletics at Fairbury Cropsy High
12 School; and
13 WHEREAS, He was supported throughout his public and
14 private careers by his wife, Dorothy, and his children, John,
15 Judy, and Warren; and
16 WHEREAS, The City of Fairbury will honor Morris F. Cox at
17 the City Council Meeting on November l8, 1998; therefore, be
18 it
19 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
20 NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
21 join with the people of Fairbury in paying tribute to Morris
22 F. Cox and applaud his good work; and be it further
23 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
24 presented to him as an expression on our respect and esteem.