Mr. William J. Cox
Director of Utilities, Emeritus
WHEREAS Mr. William J. Cox served the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø with distinction in facilities maintenance and operation from 1987 to 1991 and from 1993 to 2023; and
WHEREAS Mr. Cox worked at the heating, ventilation and air conditioning shop for 17 years, first as a technician and then supervisor, before serving as maintenance superintendent for nine years; and he spent his last two years as the director of utilities, overseeing UAF’s heat, power and water utility operations; and he knows every square inch of every utilidor and critical infrastructure system on campus; and
WHEREAS Mr. Cox is a conscientious employee who cares for others deeply; and he diligently upholds safety standards, taking every alarm and test seriously and ensuring that each system’s staff and managers provide quality support; and he has dedicated himself to teaching and coaching to create a cohesive team; and
WHEREAS Mr. Cox is a true Renaissance man, with a passion for the arts, music and sharing stories; and he holds the principal trombone position in the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø expresses its deep appreciation to Mr. William J. Cox for his extensive contributions to the state of Alaska and to the university; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, in further recognition of the invaluable services rendered by Mr. Cox and as evidence of the university’s desire that his identification with the university be maintained, hereby salutes the appointment of Mr. William J. Cox as director of utilities, emeritus; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be appropriately engrossed and signed by the chancellor of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø as further evidence of the esteem and respect in which he holds Mr. William J. Cox, and conveyed to Mr. Cox on this sixth day of May, 2023.