SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 648
In Memory
of
Howard Newton Cox
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Blanco in mourning the loss of Howard Newton Cox, who
died February 11, 2015, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, This lifelong Texan was born on January 26, 1934,
in Blanco; he enriched the lives of all who knew him through his
wisdom, his warmth, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the
fullest; and
WHEREAS, As a young man, Mr. Cox worked as a road paver, and
despite having only a ninth-grade education, he started his own
company, Cox Paving, in 1967; although it was a small business,
the company helped pioneer the paving technique of blending
rubber crumb into asphalt; years later, the company focused on
hot asphalt rubber paving, and to keep up with the demand for the
new processes, Mr. Cox launched D&H Equipment in 2003; and
WHEREAS, A highly successful entrepreneur, he diversified
his business endeavors by becoming involved with agriculture and
cattle ranching in Belize, and in Texas, he founded the CX Cattle
Company; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cox was devoted to his family and shared
nearly 60 years of marriage with Dolores Cox; they traveled the
globe together, and they were blessed with six children, 19
grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Howard Cox was respected and admired for his many
contributions to the Blanco community and this state; he was
beloved by many, and he leaves behind memories that will long be
cherished by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Howard Newton Cox; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Howard Cox.
Fraser
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 28, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate