Tony Cox Honored For
Fire Department Service

Mayor Frank Lee Cox presents Tony Cox with a plaque honoring
his 19 years of service with the Arab Fire Rescue Service
Photo by Dwight Hayes

February 4, 2008
Retired Arab Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Tony Cox, was honored by Mayor Frank Lee Cox and the Arab City Council during the Monday night council meeting.  Mayor Cox presented Cox with a plaque commemorating Cox's 19 years of service.  Cox retired at the end of December.

Mayor Cox complimented Cox on his service, particularly after being asked to assume the roll of interim chief during what Mayor Cox called a "difficult period at the Fire Department".  Tony Cox thanked the mayor and council for allowing him to serve the City. 

Not running - At least not right now....
After thanking the council, Cox went on to say that there were a lot of rumors that he was intending to run for city council in the August municipal election.  Cox said he was honored by all who had asked and encouraged him to run for a council seat but at this time he did not plan to run.  He said that at this stage in his life, he and his wife Judy had several things that they wanted to do, however he added that he could change his mind depending on the circumstances between now and the end of qualifying time.