[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 6] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 7655] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]HONORING BONNIE COX ______ HON. RON LEWIS of kentucky in the house of representatives Thursday, May 1, 2008 Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Bonnie Cox, a remarkable employee and public servant at the Department of Disability Determinations in Frankfort, Kentucky. Bonnie is retiring this month, ending her three decade career in Kentucky State government. Bonnie began her career at the DDS in the operations support branch and advanced through numerous positions to her current executive secretary position in the Commissioner's office. She has spent the last 25 years with the Department of Disability Determinations. Bonnie has been an invaluable participant in many events outside the realm of her daily job duties. She has been the chairperson for the agency's Kentucky Employees Charitable Campaign and has worked tirelessly in this capacity. Having been touched by the generosity of KECC in her own personal life, Bonnie was the perfect advocate for KECC at the agency and brought a newfound inspiration into the DDS regarding this worthy organization. In addition to her compassion, dedication, and good works for KECC, Bonnie also organizes appointments for the Red Cross blood drive, is instrumental in preparing information for the PRIDE, People Responsibly Influencing Decisional Excellence awards, and organizes retirement receptions and other noteworthy meetings within the DDS. She has received numerous awards and commendations for her dedication and commitment to these endeavors. Bonnie has touched countless lives through her contacts with congressional inquiry claims. Her caring attitude and compassionate spirit have made her one of the strongest advocates for Kentucky's disabled citizens. State government will lose a ``voice'' for the disabled and a friend to all when Bonnie retires. On behalf of the countless men and women who have benefited from her dedicated service, I would like to express my profound appreciation to Bonnie Cox and wish her a very happy and healthy retirement. ____________________