LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kraig Fox upon the occasion of receiving
the Sunrise Community Partner Award from The Friends of Sunrise on March
19, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Kraig Fox upon the occasion of receiving the Sunrise Community Partner
Award from The Friends of Sunrise on March 19, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Kraig Fox has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for this special honor; and
WHEREAS, Kraig Fox is the chief corporate development officer, execu-
tive vice president and corporate secretary of CKX, Inc., an enter-
tainment company that owns and produces shows, including "American
Idol," and owns and manages the rights associated with celebrities
including Elvis Presley and David Beckham; and
WHEREAS, A charitable member of his community, Kraig Fox, along with
his wife, used their significant influence to generously donate a number
of prizes to the Friends of Sunrise Auction last year; and
WHEREAS, Kraig Fox is also devoted to the New York Chapter of the
National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association and previously served
on its board; in Roslyn Estates, he serves on the Village Planning Board
and is a member of the Little League Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, With Kraig Fox throughout has been his wife, Allison, who
feels privileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his many
achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Kraig Fox and to wish him continued
success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kraig Fox upon the occasion of receiving the Sunrise Community
Partner Award from The Friends of Sunrise on March 19, 2009; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kraig Fox.