LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Robert Y. Shasha upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the UJA-Federation of New
York

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, Robert Y. Shasha 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 commend Robert Y.
Shasha upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the UJA-Federation of New York, to be celebrated at its Annual Luncheon
at Brae Burn Country Club, Purchase, New York, on Wednesday, May 11,
2011; and
WHEREAS, The UJA-Federation of New York's mission is to care for
people in need, inspire a passion for Jewish life and learning, and
strengthen Jewish communities in New York, Israel, and around the world;
and
WHEREAS, Raised in Scarsdale, New York, Robert Y. Shasha earned a
Bachelor of Science degree in economics and business administration from
the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School and a Master of Business
Administration degree from IMD Business School in Switzerland; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Robert Y. Shasha is founder and President of the
Cotswold Group, which owns and manages commercial real estate such as
shopping centers and industrial buildings; and
WHEREAS, Robert Y. Shasha 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, Robert Y. Shasha is deeply committed to the UJA-Federations
Westchester Business and Professional Division Committee; he sits on the
boards of the International Sephardic Education Foundation and the Amer-
ican Sephardic Federation; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Robert Y. Shasha is involved in numerous other
organizations and community institutions including the Westchester
Jewish Center, the Solomon Schechter School of Westchester, the American
Jewish Committee, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, and the National
Museum of American Jewish History; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Robert Y. Shasha has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Ellen, and their
three children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Robert Y. Shasha has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
commend Robert Y. Shasha upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the UJA-Federation of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert Y. Shasha, Westchester, New York.