HR515: HR515 Cox, Larry Max; condolences

25 LC 112 3261 House Resolution 515 By: Representatives Powell of the 33rd and Cox of the 28th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Larry Max Cox; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Larry Max Cox on October 4, 2024; and3 WHEREAS, Larry Max Cox safeguarded his community as a Gwinnett County police officer4 in the 1970s and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United5 States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans; and6 WHEREAS, he was an active member of the Rotary Club of Madison County, the7 Cattlemen's Association of Madison County, the Chamber of Commerce, the T J and Friends8 Cancer Foundation, the Food Bank of Madison County, and Food to Kids, selflessly giving9 his time and talents to many causes and nonprofits; and10 WHEREAS, he was instrumental in implementing a scholarship prog ram for high school11 seniors in Madison County and was a generous contributor to the fund, ensuring greater12 educational opportunities for local students; and13 H. R. 515 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3261 WHEREAS, he additionally served as a mentor to students at Ila Elementary School, making14 a profound difference in their lives by helping to improve their reading skills and fostering15 a love for learning; and16 WHEREAS, Larry Max Cox enjoyed a 27-year-long professional career with UPS, where17 he worked his way up from driver to vice president of telecommunications; and18 WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Linda, with whom he shared 5519 wonderful years, and the two were blessed with an outstanding s on, Jason, and three20 cherished grandchildren, Jared, Justin, and Kathryn; and21 WHEREAS, a man of deep love for the land, he found great joy in his farm and cattle, often22 spending his days on his tractor or caring for his livestock; and23 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Larry Max Cox will long be remembered24 for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great25 fortune of knowing him.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory o f Larry Max Cox and28 express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the31 family of Larry Max Cox.32 H. R. 515 - 2 -