John A. Cox | |
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Member of the VirginiaHouseofDelegates from the 55th district | |
In office January 2010 –2014 | |
Preceded by | Frank D. Hargrove |
Succeeded by | Buddy Fowler |
Personal details | |
Born | Wilmington,North Carolina | October 13,1944
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Dorothy Mae Compton Cox |
Occupation | Executive |
Committees | Militia Police and Public Safety,Privileges and Elections,Transportation |
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