Public memorial for state Sen. Cox

By Jim Sanders, Sacramento Bee

A public memorial service for state Sen. Dave Cox is planned next month near the Capitol where the Fair Oaks Republican served as a legislator for a dozen years.

The celebration for Cox, who died last week after a 13-year battle with prostate cancer, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Aug. 5 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 1017 11th St.

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