LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. David J. Steinberg upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of distin-
guished service as President of Long Island University

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, It is also the practice of this Legislative Body to take note
of and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and
character whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this
great State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
David J. Steinberg upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 25 years of distinguished service as President of Long
Island University; and
WHEREAS, Appointed on April 1, 1985, as the ninth President of Long
Island University, Dr. David J. Steinberg has successfully led the
University to new heights during his tenure; its endowment has increased
nearly tenfold, and $450 million has been invested in new construction
and major renovations; in addition, new doctoral programs have been
added, and operating reserves have been created and increased; and
WHEREAS, Born in New York City, Dr. David J. Steinberg is the son of
the late Rabbi Milton Steinberg of Manhattan's Park Avenue Synagogue; he
was educated at Phillips Academy at Andover, Malvern College in England,
and Harvard College, where he graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta
Kappa; and
WHEREAS, After a Fulbright year at the University of the Philippines
and a year at Columbia University on a Woodrow Wilson fellowship, Dr.
David J. Steinberg returned to Harvard, where he received both a
Master's degree in East Asian Studies (1963) and a Ph.D in History
(1964); he taught at the University of Michigan for a decade and was
Vice President of Brandeis University prior to assuming the presidency
of Long Island University; and
WHEREAS, The author of numerous books and articles on Southeast Asia
and, in particular, Philippine history, Dr. David J. Steinberg has
taught, lectured and written extensively about these areas of the world
for four decades; his first book, PHILIPPINE COLLABORATION IN WORLD WAR
II, won the University Press Award in 1969; his work entitled, THE
PHILIPPINES: A SINGULAR AND A PLURAL PLACE, now in its fourth edition,
has been described as the best single volume guide to understanding the
Philippines, past or present; and
WHEREAS, Dr. David J. Steinberg recently collaborated with outstanding
scholars from around the world to co-author THE EMERGENCE OF MODERN
SOUTHEAST ASIA, a new and multifaceted history of this complex region;
and
WHEREAS, The proud father of two sons, Noah and Jonah, Dr. David J.
Steinberg and his wife, Joan, a chanteuse and real estate executive,
reside in McGrath House on the C.W. Post campus; and
WHEREAS, Dr. David J. Steinberg has brought great credit upon himself
and Long Island University by continually demonstrating an impressive
dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for

the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered at
Long Island University; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Dr. David J. Steinberg
has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. David J. Steinberg upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 25 years of distinguished service as President
of Long Island University, and for his significant contributions to
education in New York State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. David J. Steinberg, President, Long Island University.