Honor Joe Fox's Award

Senate Resolution No. 5173 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Joe Fox upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County Democrat WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those young adults within the great Empire State who have made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role models for their peers; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Joe Fox upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County Democrat; and WHEREAS, Joe Fox was selected for this esteemed honor in recognition of his hard work, ambition, and creativity, as well as for his profound impact in and around the community of Sullivan County; and WHEREAS, In 1928, Walt and Winnie Dette established Dette Flies; eventually, their daughter, Mary, took over the business; Joe Fox, Mary's grandson began to work at the shop after he graduated from SUNY Sullivan; and WHEREAS, Upon Mary's retirement, Joe Fox assumed ownership of the thriving business in 2014; since then, Joe has continuously provided excellent customer service and built strong relationships with his clientele; and WHEREAS, Joe Fox takes great pride in offering his customers only the best products, not only in his two stores, but also online; he also enjoys sharing his vast knowledge of the local fishing conditions on the business's website; and WHEREAS, After 90 years of business, Joe Fox has expanded Dette Flies by opening a second location at 13 Main Street in Livingston Manor, New York; and WHEREAS, When he is not working, Joe Fox serves on the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum Executive Committee, and likes to travel through the United States looking for the best fly fishing spots; he truly enjoys being outdoors and making friends with his fellow anglers; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Joe Fox upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County Democrat; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Joe Fox.