LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Professor M. Stanley Whittingham upon
the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2010 Northeast
Region American Chemical Society Award for Achievements in the Chemical
Sciences

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community and their profession; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Professor M. Stanley Whittingham upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the 2010 Northeast Region American Chemical Society Award
for Achievements in the Chemical Sciences; and
WHEREAS, This impressive award is conferred annually on a scientist
who has made meritorious research contributions leading to the advance-
ment of pure and applied chemistry; M. Stanley Whittingham is one such
scientist; and
WHEREAS, Through his many successes in his field, Binghamton Universi-
ty Professor M. Stanley Whittingham has earned a well-regarded national
and international reputation; and
WHEREAS, Professor Whittingham can boast more than 200 publications
and holds 16 patents; he has authored more than 200 scholarly publica-
tions and has been invited to speak around the globe with more than 250
invited presentations; and
WHEREAS, His research in the area of synthesis and characterization of
novel transition metal oxides for energy storage and conversion, sepa-
rations, or as sensors has been continuously supported since his arrival
at Binghamton University with significant federal research grants from
the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that individuals
who distinguish themselves in their profession, dedicating themselves to
its enhancement and leading it in new directions, are an asset beyond
remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Professor M. Stanley Whittingham upon the occasion of his desig-
nation as recipient of the 2010 Northeast Region American Chemical Soci-
ety Award for Achievements in the Chemical Sciences; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Professor M. Stanley Whittingham.