LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jonathan Fish 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
Jonathan Fish 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, Jonathan Fish graduated in 1980 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
Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business; he then studied at Oxford
University, earning a diploma in 1988; and
WHEREAS, Recognized business executive, adjunct professor and CPA,
Jonathan Fish serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of the Advertising Council; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding athlete, Jonathan Fish is a five-time National
Rowing Champion and a seven-time Member, World Rowing Championship; in
addition, he earned a Gold Medal in the 1986 Goodwill Games held in
Russia, an Olympian in Seoul, Korea in 1988, and a 1991 Silver Medalist
in the Pan American Games in Cuba; 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 Jonathan Fish 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 Jonathan Fish.