LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating 2012 Grand Marshal Francis Xavier
Comerford upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
by the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration Committee

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late 2012 Grand Marshal Francis Xavier Comerford upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the New York City St.
Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration Committee on Sunday, February 26,
2012, in Queens Village, New York; and
WHEREAS, Francis (Frank) Comerford is the Chief Revenue Officer and
President of Commercial Operations for the NBC-Owned Television
Stations; in this role, he oversees all commercial efforts for the divi-
sion's 10 television stations, on-line properties and digital out-of-
home division and is responsible for developing new partnerships and
business ventures that align the group's growth with the needs of its
clients; and
WHEREAS, Frank Comerford grew up in Brooklyn and went to Our Lady of
Angels Parish when he attended grammar school before attending Xavier
High School; he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Adminis-
tration and Finance from Georgetown University; he currently resides in
Brooklyn and Long Island with his wife, Maura, and their son Francis
Jr.; and
WHEREAS, A current member of Our Lady of Angels Parish in Bay Ridge,
Frank Comerford traces his Irish heritage to County Kilkenny; he has
worked in the television industry for more than 30 years, including over
15 years with NBC; and
WHEREAS, Before being promoted to his current role in April of 2008,
he was President and General Manager of NBC's flagship station, WNBC, in
New York; during his tenure, he oversaw the station's conversion to high
definition, expanded its community partnerships and increased locally
produced content; and
WHEREAS, Prior to his role at WNBC, Frank Comerford served as Execu-
tive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the NBC-Owned stations
group from 1999 through 2002; he joined NBC in 1994 and held various
positions of increasing responsibility within the sales group, culminat-
ing with his 1996 promotion to Vice President of Sales for WNBC; and
WHEREAS, Prior to joining NBC, Frank Comerford was with WSBK-TV in
Boston from 1986 until 1994, serving in several different sales manage-
ment positions; he began his career in the television industry in 1981
with Storer Television Sales in New York City; he is very active in the
community and serves on many boards, including: the New York City St.
Patrick's Day Parade, Xavier High School, Catholic Charities of the
Archdiocese of New York, the DeSales Media (Diocese of Brooklyn's tele-
vision station), the Association for a Better New York, NYC & Company,
Lutheran Medical Center, The Television Bureau of Advertising and The
John A. Reisenbach Foundation; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Frank Comerford's distinguished
record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate 2012 Grand Marshal Francis Xavier Comerford upon the occa-

sion of his designation for special recognition by the New York City St.
Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration Committee; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Francis Xavier Comerford.