LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Walter L. Robb upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Envoy Salute Award by the Albany-Co-
lonie Regional Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those distin-
guished individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
Walter Robb upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Envoy Salute Award by the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce,
to be celebrated on Thursday, March 10, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Robb is receiving this special award for his vision,
leadership and impact on the Capital District's economy; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Robb is the Founder, President, and Management Consultant
at Vantage Management Inc; previously, he served at General Electric
Company in a number of executive positions; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Robb was a Senior Vice President of Corporate Research
and Development at General Electric Company, from 1986 until his retire-
ment on December 31, 1992, after 41 years, directing the GE Research and
Development Center in Niskayuna and serving on GE's Corporate Executive
Council from 1986 to December of 1992; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his role at GE's Corporate Research and Devel-
opment Division, Dr. Robb was a Senior Vice President at GE Medical
Systems and led the division to a worldwide leadership position in CT
and MR imaging; he is currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors
at Capital District Sports; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Robb has been one of the Directors at Carlene Corp.,
since 1992 and also serves as the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the
Board of Directors; since 1997, he has served as a Director at Mechan-
ical Technology Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Robb also serves as a Director for the following organ-
izations: Cree Research Inc.; Neopath Inc.; Molecular Optoelectronics;
Nextel, Cyclic; X-Ray Optical Systems; Evident Technology; and MTI
Corporation; he is a member of the Advisory Board at FA Technology
Ventures; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Advisory Board at Glenmont Partners, LLC and
Glenmont Venture Fund, Dr. Robb is now active as a mentor, board member
and investor in start-up companies; he is a co-founder of U-Start,
Schenectady's high-tech incubator, and is also on the boards of
Proctor's Theater and the Double H Ranch, a camp for seriously ill chil-
dren; and
WHEREAS, A recipient of the National Medal of Technology for his lead-
ership in the development of medical imaging technologies, Dr. Robb
holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University;
he also earned both his Master of Science degree and his Ph.D. from the
University of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Dr. Robb's distinguished record
merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Walter Robb upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Envoy Salute Award by the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of
Commerce; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Walter L. Robb.