February 13, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E335 IN RECOGNITION OF FIREMAN AND the Tuskegee Airmen and won combat stars David left a wonderful legacy of devotion to DRIVER BRIAN COX as an intelligence officer. family, community, the National Guard, and After receiving an honorable discharge with his church. In his short life, he touched the HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS the rank of captain, Sutton enrolled in the lives of many in different parts of the world, OF TEXAS Brooklyn College Law School and received his but more than anything else, he was a father, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES law degree in 1950. During the 1950s and who while giving his all to his own, extended 1960s, Sutton became one of American’s best his nurturing and love to the young people of Tuesday, February 13, 2007 known lawyers, fighting for civil rights and rep- his church and community. His brothers and Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise resenting many prominent African American sisters in arms, his National Guard family, re- today to honor Mr. Brian Cox for his dedicated figures, including Malcolm X. member him as a source of strength and in- and outstanding service to the Denton Fire Sutton served as borough president of the spiration and leadership. Department and the city of Denton, TX. borough of Manhattan from 1966 until 1977. On behalf of my family, staff, and the Con- Mr. Brian Cox has recently been honored During his tenure he supported initiatives to gress of the United States, I extend our heart- Firefighter of the Year for his leadership in the forge economic revitalization in Harlem. It was felt sympathy and eternal gratitude to his wife, Denton Fire Department and the Denton Fire- Sutton, while borough president, who first pre- Shenneth, his parents David and Carmen, his fighter’s Association. As a driver, his top pri- sented the idea of tourism in upper Manhat- children Nicole, David-Mychal, Andre, and ority is getting the fire team safely to the tan. He continues to encourage the revitaliza- Jessica, his siblings Diane, Terry, Yvette, and scene unharmed. Among his many duties, Mr. tion of the Harlem community by supporting John, the entire Canegata clan, Speak the Cox also stays with the engine to ensure that organizations which promote local empower- Word Ministries and his National Guard family. water is pumped from the fire hydrant to the ment and economic development. His life, and the loving, caring man of God that fire, while the remaining firefighters take Sutton is also a leader in the business he became is a beautiful and enduring tribute charge of the fire inside the burning buildings. world. In 1971, he created the Inner City to you, the family that nurtured him. For the past 4 months he has willingly stepped Broadcasting Company. The company housed We all loved him, but now he is with the in for a fellow injured officer and took upon the first African American owned radio stations One who can love him more perfectly than we himself the role of captain at station 3 on the in New York City: WBLS and WLIB. Sutton ini- ever could. C shift. A natural leader, Mr. Cox has aspira- tiated the revitalization of the legendary Apollo David fought, defended, and protected us in tions of becoming a captain in the future and Theater in Harlem and successfully produced war, but he was a man of peace. We honor looks forward to taking charge of his own fire the nationally acclaimed television show, It’s him, we thank him, and we will never forget station. Showtime at the Apollo. In 1987, he went on him, his ultimate sacrifice and the love he A native of Denton, TX, Mr. Brian Cox grad- to receive the Spingarn Medal from the Na- gave in the most profound way to all of us. uated from Denton High School, after which tional Association for the Advancement of Col- May he rest in Eternal Peace. he served in the Navy as a firefighter for 6 ored People, NAACP, for his many achieve- f years. He is active in the Denton Firefighters ments as a public servant, businessman, and RECOGNIZING GREGORY DANIEL Association, which works with city officials on community leader. BEDSAUL FOR ACHIEVING THE the contract that allows negotiation with the Percy Sutton is a great American and a RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT city on fire-related issues. Mr. Cox is not only good friend. He continues to be an inspiration a loyal and modest fireman, but also a de- for young African Americans. I urge you to voted husband to his wife, Triniki Cox, and support H.R. 954 to designate the facility of HON. SAM GRAVES loving father to their three children. the United States Postal Service located at OF MISSOURI It is with great honor that I recognize Mr. 365 West 125th Street in New York, NY, as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Brian Cox for his hard work and selfless dedi- the ‘‘Percy Sutton Post Office Building.’’ Tuesday, February 13, 2007 cation to the Denton Fire Department and the f Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly citizens of Denton, TX. I am proud to rep- pause to recognize Gregory Daniel Bedsaul, a resent him in Washington, and his service will IN HONOR OF LT. COL. DAVID C. CANEGATA III very special young man who has exemplified be set as a standard of devotion and true the finest qualities of citizenship and leader- leadership, one that will never be forgotten. ship by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts f HON. DONNA M. CHRISTENSEN of America, Troop 145, and in earning the OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS TRIBUTE TO MR. PERCY SUTTON— most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DESIGNATING THE FACILITY OF Gregory has been very active with his troop, THE UNITED STATES POSTAL Tuesday, February 13, 2007 participating in many Scout activities. Over the many years Gregory has been involved with SERVICE LOCATED AT 365 WEST Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Madam Speaker, I Scouting, he has not only earned numerous 125TH STREET IN NEW YORK, rise today to speak on behalf of a family man, merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- NEW YORK, AS THE ‘‘PERCY a soldier, and a friend, LTC David C. ily, peers, and community. SUTTON POST OFFICE BUILD- Canegata III who was killed in Iraq on January Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join ING’’ 20 when the Black Hawk helicopter in which me in commending Gregory Daniel Bedsaul he and 11 of his colleagues were flying went for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts down over Baghdad. HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL of America and for his efforts put forth in My district, the U.S. Virgin Islands mourned OF NEW YORK achieving the highest distinction of Eagle the loss of Lietenant Colonel Canegata and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scout. his fellow Virgin Islander SFC Floyd Lake for Tuesday, February 13, 2007 they were among the best and brightest of our f Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today National Guardsmen who have served their CONGRATULATING COPPERAS to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Percy country faithfully in Afghanistan, Iraq, and COVE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Sutton, a true leader in the Harlem commu- Guantanamo Bay, Cuba since the onset of TEAM nity. He has worked as a stunt pilot, train con- hostilities on September 11. ductor, military intelligence officer, civil rights The gospel of John, Chapter 15, Verse 13 HON. JOHN R. CARTER attorney, broadcast company owner, TV pro- states that ‘‘Greater love than this has no OF TEXAS ducer, and borough president. But Sutton is man, but that he lay down his life for his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES most notably known as a mentor for young friends.’’ Lietutenant Colonel Canegata, who leaders in my congressional district. was a man of faith, has given us the greatest Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Percy Sutton was born in San Antonio, TX gift of all, the gift of love, through his service Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I would like on November 24, 1920, the youngest child of and sacrifice. to take this opportunity to recognize the out- Samuel and Lillian Sutton’s 15 children. Sutton I knew David, or ‘‘Tershie’’ as he was affec- standing achievements of Copperas Cove attended and graduated from Prairie View tionately called, since his early childhood as High School in Copperas Cove, Texas. A&M University, Tuskegee Institute, and our families were close and his cousins were Copperas Cove High School has long been Hampton Institute. A skilled pilot, Sutton my best friends and so his passing is a very recognized as an institution that places a pre- served our country during World War II with painful, personal loss. mium on academic success. Recently,

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