LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Yacov Shamash upon the occasion of his
induction into the 2011 Long Island Technology Hall of Fame

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Yacov Shamash upon the occasion of his induction into the 2011 Long
Island Technology Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, The Long Island Technology Hall of Fame is proud to recog-
nize, honor and preserve the contributions, accomplishments, and dedi-
cation of historical figures or current leaders in science or technology
who have had, or are having, an impact on Long Island; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Yacov Shamash received undergraduate and graduate
degrees from Imperial College of Science and Technology in London and
held faculty positions at Washington State University, where he was
Director of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,
Florida Atlantic University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Tel
Aviv University; and
WHEREAS, He has served as Dean of the College of Engineering and
Applied Sciences at Stony Brook University since 1992, and as Vice Pres-
ident for Economic Development since 2000; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his years at Stony Brook University, Yacov Shamash
has made extensive contributions to Long Island's ongoing transition
from one of the Nation's most defense aerospace-dependent economic
regions to a diverse and vibrant high technology regional economy; and
WHEREAS, As Dean, Yacov Shamash was instrumental in leading Stony
Brook University to its first three National Science Foundation
Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers, in analog-digital
integrated circuits, information assurance and bioenergy R&D; its first
New York campus with two NSF Materials Research Science and Engineering
Centers; its first New York campus with two state Centers for Advanced
Technology; and its first SUNY wide engineering collaboration, creating
the Strategic Partnership for Industrial Resurgence program; and
WHEREAS, In his role as Vice President, Yacov Shamash helped to estab-
lish the first and only New York State Center of Excellence in downstate
New York, in wireless and information technology; the first building in
the Stony Brook Research and Development Park; the first and only multi-
disciplinary Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center, which has
given birth to the New York State Smart Grid Consortium, and the New
York Energy Policy Institute; the first LEED certification training
programs on Long Island in collaboration with the United States Green
Buildings Council; and the first single-technology focused incubators
for new venture development in wireless and IT, cleantech and technolo-
gies compatible with Long Island's East End; and
WHEREAS, A fellow of the IEEE, Yacov Shamash has authored more than
130 publications; serving on the board of the New York State Foundation
for Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) and the New York State
Smart Grid Consortium, he also sits on the boards of numerous industry
associations and private corporations; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Yacov Shamash has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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 Yacov Shamash upon the occasion of his induction into the 2011
Long Island Technology Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Yacov Shamash.