TJ Cox's campaign journal reveals heritage and values
11.03.06 - Posted by AsiansVote
TJ Cox, an Asian American Democrat running for Congress in California, has a great campaign journal in which he documents his daily experiences. Here's a great excerpt in which he gives a bit more information about his heritage and what it means to him:
In the evening, I was invited to a Fresno dinner event attended by more than 400 Filipino families who live within the district. When asked to make remarks, I told the crowd some stories about my grandmother, who was a native of the Philippines. During World War II, she was dismayed to discover that there was a segment of our troops that had no place to go for relaxation when they were off duty - no restaurants, clubs, anything. So my grandmother took it upon herself to open the first and only club for black soldiers in the Phillipines. She felt that all people should be treated equally. This sense of justice is a value that was instilled in me at an early age. By running for Congress, I hope to pass along that sense of duty, the responsibility to make a difference, to my children as well.
Cox's entire
campaign journal is well worth a read. If you live in
California's 19th Congressional District, vote for Cox. And if you live in the Fresno/Modesto area, feel free to
contact his campaign to see what you can do to help as Election Day draws close.
For more about Cox, read the AsiansVote.com interview.
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