William H. Cox Jr. (born July 15, 1942) is an American politician from Maryland. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1971 to 1990.

William H. Cox Jr.
Cox in 2023
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 34th district
In office
1983–1990
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 6th district
In office
1975–1982
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1971–1974
Personal details
Born (1942-07-15) July 15, 1942 (age 82)
Edgewood, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children2
EducationUniversity of Baltimore

Early life

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William H. Cox Jr. was born on July 15, 1942, in Edgewood, Maryland. He attended Harford County Public Schools and the University of Baltimore.[1]

Career

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Cox is a Democrat. Cox served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1971 to 1974. He continued serving from 1975 to 1982, representing District 6. He continued serving from 1983 to 1990, representing District 34. He was a member of the Ways and Means Committee. He served as the deputy majority whip from 1977 to 1983 and the deputy majority floor leader from 1983 to 1990.[1][2][3][4]

Cox is a real estate broker and developer. He is a member of the board of directors of Fallston General Hospital.[1]

Personal life

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Cox is married with two children.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "William H. Cox, Jr". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 27, 2001. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  3. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Legislative District 6 (1975-1990)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 26, 2001. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  4. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 34 (1975-1990)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 23, 2006. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
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