Comptroller Mumpower Honors Sullivan County Native and Former Governor John I. Cox with Capitol Portrait
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower is celebrating the legacy of former Governor John Isaac Cox by hanging a new portrait of the Sullivan County native in the lobby of his State Capitol office. The portrait joins a collection of many other key figures in state history found on the walls of the first floor of the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville.
Governor Cox, who served as Tennessee’s 29th Governor from 1905 to 1907, was born and raised in Sullivan County, which is the same East Tennessee county Comptroller Mumpower calls home. Cox also served in the Tennessee House of Representatives and State Senate.
Prior to assuming his role as Governor, Cox served as the Speaker of the Senate, which is the same position held by another Sullivan Countian, Ron Ramsey.
“Governor Cox exemplifies public service and Upper East Tennessee leadership,” said Comptroller Mumpower. “It is fitting that visitors to the State Capitol are reminded of the contributions of a fellow Sullivan Countian who helped shape our state’s history.”
The portrait of Governor Cox is displayed alongside a second newly installed portrait of Major Daniel Graham, Tennessee’s first Comptroller of the Treasury who served from 1836-1843. Both portraits are part of Comptroller Mumpower’s effort to recognize individuals who have served in foundational roles within Tennessee’s government.
Visitors to Nashville are welcome to stop by the Comptroller’s office on the first floor of the Capitol to view the portraits in person.
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