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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 467


In Memory

of

Robert Bryan Cox, Sr.


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of El Paso in mourning the loss of Robert Bryan Cox, Sr., 
who died March 16, 2003, at the age of 77; and

	WHEREAS, Bob Cox was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to 
James Pike Cox and Ruth Cox; he served with distinction during 
World War II in the 536th Amphibious Tractor Battalion; he drove 
an amphibious tractor during the first assault wave on five 
islands in the Pacific Ocean, including Okinawa and Leyte; and

	WHEREAS, At the age of 23, he entered the restaurant 
business in Oklahoma City; in 1961, he moved with his family to
El Paso and opened the Charcoaler Drive-In Restaurant, a West 
Side hamburger landmark; his restaurant was noted for its 
superior food and service, and he became known to many El Pasoans 
as "Mr. Charcoaler"; and

	WHEREAS, He served as president of the El Paso Chapter of 
the Texas Restaurant Association and as state director of the 
Texas Restaurant Association; he retired in 1992, and his
son, Bob Cox, Jr., took over management of the business, but
"Mr. Charcoaler" continued to check on the restaurant every day; 
and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity,
Bob Cox gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, 
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 
knew him; and

	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. Cox was an elder in the 
First Christian Church of El Paso; he loved spending time with 
his family and friends, golfing, and gardening, and he maintained 
contact with his colleagues from the military service at reunions 
of the 536th Battalion; and

	WHEREAS, Bob Cox lived his life to the fullest and was a 
devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind 
memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many 
friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Robert Bryan Cox, Sr.:  his wife of 55 years, 
Wilma Grace Cox; his children, Sharon Cox, Bob Cox, Jr., Bill and 
Therese Cox, and Susan and Doug Woodul; his eight grandchildren; 
his brother, James P. Cox, Jr.; and his brother-in-law,
Bud Waggoner; 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 Robert Bryan Cox, Sr.
                                                                       Shapleigh




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 31, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate