LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Chief Joseph Fox upon the occasion of
his induction into the Fontbonne Hall Academy Hall of Fame on May 2,
2012

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Chief Joseph Fox has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Chief Joseph
Fox upon the occasion of his induction into the Fontbonne Hall Academy
Hall of Fame, to be celebrated at its 75th Anniversary Fleur de Lys
Dinner Dance on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Gargiulo's Restaurant in
Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Chief Joseph Fox has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, A 1995 graduate of the Police Management Institute at Colum-
bia University, Chief Joseph Fox also holds a Bachelor of Science degree
in Security Management from John Jay College; and
WHEREAS, Chief of Transit 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, Chief Joseph Fox was promoted: to
Sergeant in October 1984; Lieutenant in June 1989; Captain in January
1992; Deputy Inspector in December 1995; Inspector in December 1996;
Deputy Chief in December 1997; Assistant Chief in May 2000 and Chief of
Transit Bureau in August 2011; and
WHEREAS, Chief Joseph Fox 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 (SAT.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, Chief Joseph Fox has also served as the Executive Officer of
Patrol Borough Brooklyn North S.A.T.COM and the 71 Precinct; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Chief Joseph Fox has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; 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, During his daughter's four years at Fontbonne Hall, Chief
Joseph Fox could be found supporting her athletic prowess on the court
and on the field; he was a frequent spectator at basketball and softball
games; and
WHEREAS, A proud member of the Fontbonne community, Chief Joseph Fox
has been particularly helpful on the softball field in helping to main-
tain order; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Chief Joseph Fox has offered his expertise to the
Fontbonne community on many occasions; as a member of the New York City

Police Department, his knowledge of the local community has been partic-
ularly helpful to the administration of the school; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Chief Joseph Fox has displayed
throughout his life; 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 Chief Joseph Fox upon the occasion of his induction into the Font-
bonne Hall Academy Hall of Fame on May 2, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chief Joseph Fox.