LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joe Fox upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition after many years of distinguished service
by the Capital District Area Labor Federation

WHEREAS, Labor unions, through the integrity and dedication of their
leadership, have assumed an essential and integral role in ensuring the
welfare, safety and economic stability of the workers of this State and
Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the efforts of those individuals who distinguish themselves in
service to the cause of working men and women in the State of New York;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Joe
Fox upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
many years of distinguished service by the Capital District Area Labor
Federation; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Tuesday, June
9, 2009, at the Clarion Hotel in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Joe Fox is the President of the Capital District Area Labor
Federation (CDALF); he was its founding President; and
WHEREAS, After eight years of leading CDALF, Joe Fox has decided to
step down as President in order to devote more time to his union, the
Public Employees Federation (PEF) and his family; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Joe Fox serves as Vice President of PEF, and
Chairs its Convention Committee, Civil Committee and Membership Benefits
Program; he represents PEF on the American Federation of Teachers'
Program and Policy Council; and
WHEREAS, Joe Fox is also the President of the New York State Workforce
Development Center, and serves on the Board of Directors of the United
Way of New York State; he has been a working member of Public Service
International in Geneva, Switzerland for six years; and
WHEREAS, While employed at the New York State Department of Health
(DOH) as a Health Care Fiscal Analyst, Joe Fox earned three Commission-
er's Recognition Awards; and
WHEREAS, Joe Fox's union activism began 30 years ago at Division 205
in DOH, where he has served in many union leadership roles; he has been
serving as DOH agency labor management chair from 1993 to the present;
and
WHEREAS, For many years, Joe Fox has rendered dedicated, faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to his union, the Capital District
Area Labor Federation and PEF, serving with loyalty, honor and
distinction; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Joe Fox upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion after many years of distinguished service by the Capital District
Area Labor Federation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joe Fox.