2011-J37
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kenny Dichter upon the occasion of being
inducted into the John F. Kennedy High School Hall of Fame
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Kenny Dichter upon the occasion of being inducted into the John F.
Kennedy High School Hall of Fame; to celebrate this auspicious event, a
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner was held at the high school
on Saturday, November 13, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Kenny Dichter graduated in 1986 from John F. Kennedy High
School, which is located in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School
District; and
WHEREAS, Four years later, he graduated from the University of Wiscon-
sin; since then, he has been an entrepreneur in sports marketing, retail
and manufacturing; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding businessman is the founder of three success-
ful companies: Alphabet City, a recording company; Tour GCX, Inc., golf
access; and Marquis Jet, travel access; and
WHEREAS, Kenny Dichter's entrepreneurial achievements allowed him to
create MarquisCare, which supports more than 50 different charities; and
WHEREAS, A participant in John F. Kennedy's Senior Experience Program,
Kenny Dichter is a favored guest speaker in the high school's class-
rooms; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kenny Dichter upon the occasion of being inducted into the John F.
Kennedy High School Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kenny Dichter.