Mourning the death of Dr. Robert B. Laibowitz, distinguished scientist, devoted citizen, and valued member of his community

Senate Resolution No. 2244

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

        MOURNING  the  death  of  Dr. Robert B. Laibowitz,
        distinguished scientist, devoted citizen, and valued
        member of his community

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York  whose  lifework  and  civic  endeavor
served  to  enhance  the  quality  of life in their communities and this
great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS, Dr. Robert B. Laibowitz of Cortlandt Manor, New York,  died
on Thursday, May 14, 2026; and

  WHEREAS, Robert B. Laibowitz distinguished himself in his profession
and  by  his  sincere  dedication  and  substantial  contribution to the
welfare of his community; and

  WHEREAS, A graduate of Yonkers  High  School,  Robert  B.  Laibowitz
continued  his  education at Columbia University where he earned his BA,
BS, and MS degrees in electrical engineering; he went on to complete his
PhD in Engineering Physics at Cornell University; and

  WHEREAS, Robert B. Laibowitz's professional legacy is defined  by  a
remarkable 46-year career at IBM Research; and

  WHEREAS,  A  Fellow  of  the  American  Physical  Society, Robert B.
Laibowitz authored over 170 scientific papers  and  held  more  than  35
patents, leaving an indelible mark on his field; and

  WHEREAS,  Robert  B.  Laibowitz's  commitment to excellence, and his
spirit  of  humanity,  carried  over  into  all  fields  of  enterprise,
including charitable and civic endeavors; and

  WHEREAS, Ever dedicated to the field of education and service to his
community,  Robert  B.  Laibowitz  served  on the Hendrick Hudson School
District Board of Education  for  a  decade,  advocating  for  the  next
generation of learners; and

  WHEREAS,  Robert  B.  Laibowitz is survived by his loving wife of 67
years,  Laura;  his  children,  Kenneth  (Nora),  Mathew  (Andrea),  and
Danielle  (David);  his sister, Janice; and six grandchildren, Benjamin,
Hannah, Juliana, Rebecca, Rachel, and Desibella; and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion,  Robert  B. Laibowitz leaves behind a legacy which will long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
mourn  the  death  of  Dr. Robert B. Laibowitz, distinguished scientist,
devoted citizen, and valued member of his community; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the family of Dr. Robert B. Laibowitz.