[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 37 (Friday, February 26, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E176-E177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE CAREERS OF BILL AND JANE FOX

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 26, 2021

  Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Bill and Jane Fox of 
Fox Dealerships in Central New York as they settle into well-deserved 
retirements. For nearly fifty years, Bill and Jane, siblings and co-
owners of Fox Dealerships, have operated a thriving local business and 
demonstrated great generosity and care for the community they serve.
  Growing up in Manheim, Pennsylvania, Bill and Jane gained an early 
appreciation for the automotive industry by spending their summers 
working with their father, a used car wholesaler. In 1976, Jane 
purchased her first auto dealership in Weedsport, New York, while her 
brother practiced law in Syracuse. Jane became one of the first female 
dealers in the Northeast and established herself as a leader in the 
industry. In 1979, Bill left his law firm to grow the family brand with 
the purchase of a second dealership in Auburn, New York. Over 40 years, 
Bill and Jane expanded their business, owning as many as 14 
dealerships, and becoming a household name in Central New York.
  Across Central New York, the Fox family has also become well-known 
for philanthropy and investment in the community. Local schools, 
hospitals, and charities have all benefited from both Bill and Jane's 
time and resources. The siblings have also always shared a strong 
commitment to hiring local workers and promoting them to senior 
positions.

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  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House join me in 
recognizing Bill and Jane Fox. Together, they have made a tremendous 
impact in our region through their business and efforts to give back to 
the community. I wish them both the best in their retirements.

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