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2017 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 68
BY REPRESENTATIVE COX
A RESOLUTION
To commend Dr. Johnny Cox for his accomplishments and his contributions to Red River
Parish.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Dr. Johnny Cox for his hard work and his
dedication to the citizens of Red River Parish; and
WHEREAS, in 2012, Johnny Cox was elected as mayor of Coushatta, and he is
celebrating his twenty-sixth pastoral anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Cox graduated from Coushatta High School, received his
bachelor's degree from Northwestern State University, his master's of Biblical studies degree
from the Institute for Teaching God's Word, and his doctor of theology and doctor of
philosophy degrees from the Minnesota Graduate School of Theology; and
WHEREAS, while a student at Northwestern State University, Mayor Cox was
elected Student Government Association president, and he has also served as chairman of
the Louisiana Coalition of Colleges and Universities and as president of the Parent Teacher
Organization of Springville Middle School; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Cox is a co-owner of The Messenger newspaper, which is
distributed throughout Red River, DeSoto, and Natchitoches parishes; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Cox is also a former city councilman for the town of Coushatta,
a former member of the Northwestern State University Alumni Board of Directors and of
the Louisiana Board of Trustees for Colleges and Universities, a former substitute teacher
and former deputy sheriff in Red River Parish, and the former chief executive officer of
Winnfield Funeral Home, and he currently serves as the executive director for the Will of
God Ministries Outreach Program; and
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WHEREAS, Mayor Cox served his country as an officer in the United States Army
and a sergeant in the Louisiana National Guard, and he attended the Airborne School of the
U.S. Army Infantry; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Cox is the recipient of many honors, including the U.S. Army
Achievement Medal, Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities, Blue Key
National Honor Fraternity, the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (R.O.T.C.) Academic
Excellence Award, and the Outstanding Community Leader Award for Red River and
Natchitoches parishes; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Cox is married to Valerie L. Cox, and they are celebrating their
twenty-sixth anniversary as pastor and co-pastor of Will of God Ministries Church, a non-
denominational church located in Coushatta; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Johnny Cox is one of Louisiana's finest sons, and he merits the
highest measure of commendation for his many years of service to the town of Coushatta,
Red River Parish, Will of God Ministries Church, the state of Louisiana, and the United
States of America.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Johnny Cox, mayor of Coushatta, on his
many accomplishments and for his service to Red River Parish; does hereby record for
posterity the tremendous pride and honor that he brings to his friends, family, church, and
community; does hereby congratulate Johnny and Valerie Cox upon the celebration of their
twenty-sixth pastoral anniversary; and does hereby extend to Mayor Cox best wishes for
continued success, prosperity, and happiness in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Dr. Johnny Cox, mayor of Coushatta, Louisiana.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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