LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joseph Fox upon the occasion of being
named the 2012 Irishman of the Year by the New York City Police Depart-
ment Emerald Society

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote themselves to
public service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing
for the care and welfare of the citizens of their communities and this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Joseph Fox upon the occasion of being named the 2012 Irishman of the
Year by the New York City Police Department Emerald Society at its 59th
Annual Dinner Dance on February 24, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Fox holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Security
Management from John Jay College; he is also a 1995 graduate of the
Police Management Institute at Columbia University; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Fox joined the New York City Police Department in July
of 1981, and began his career on patrol in the 70 Precinct; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career in law enforcement, Joseph Fox has
rapidly risen through the ranks; he was promoted to Sergeant in October
of 1984, Lieutenant in June of 1989, Captain in January of 1992, Deputy
Inspector in December of 1995, Inspector in December of 1996, Deputy
Chief in December of 1997, Assistant Chief in May of 2000 and Chief of
Transit Bureau in August of 2011; and
WHEREAS, He has served in the 61, 62, 70 and 90 Precincts, as well as
the Inspections Division, Internal Affairs Bureau, Office of the Deputy
Commissioner Training, the Warrants Division and Patrol Borough Brooklyn
North Strategic and Tactical Command (S.A.T. COM); and
WHEREAS, Currently the Commanding Officer of the Transit Bureau, Chief
Joseph Fox has previously commanded Patrol Borough Brooklyn South,
Patrol Borough Queens South, the Office of the Chief of Internal Affairs
Bureau, the Office of the Deputy Commissioner Training and the 71
Precinct; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Fox has also served as the Executive Officer of Patrol
Borough Brooklyn North S.A.T. COM and the 71 Precinct; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 25 years, Eileen
and their two children, Joseph and Elizabeth, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Joseph Fox upon the occasion of being named the 2012 Irishman of
the Year by the New York City Police Department Emerald Society; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph Fox.