[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 870 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                    September 26, 2008.
Whereas the Baltimore campus of the University of Maryland was founded in 1807;
Whereas the School of Medicine was established in 1807, which makes it the first 
        public and the fifth oldest medical school in the United States and the 
        first to institute a residency training program in 1823;
Whereas the School of Medicine is the founding school at the University of 
        Maryland and is an integral part of the 11-campus University System of 
        Maryland;
Whereas at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, the School of Medicine 
        serves as the foundation for a large academic health center that 
        combines medical education, biomedical research, patient care, and 
        community service;
Whereas the University of Maryland School of Medicine is dedicated to providing 
        excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research, quality 
        patient care, and service to improve the health of the citizens of 
        Maryland and beyond;
Whereas the School of Medicine is committed to the education and training of 
        M.D., Ph.D., graduate, physical therapy, rehabilitation science, and 
        medical research technology students;
Whereas the University of Maryland School of Medicine has played a crucial role 
        in helping to meet Maryland's health care needs and continues to recruit 
        and develop faculty to serve as exemplary role models for students;
Whereas in 1823, the medical school became the first teaching hospital in the 
        Nation with the construction of the Baltimore Infirmary; and
Whereas the University of Maryland School of Medicine has a legacy that has 
        established a tradition of academic excellence, outstanding patient 
        care, and ground-breaking research: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the United States House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the 200th Anniversary of the University of 
        Maryland School of Medicine;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of the University of Maryland, 
        Baltimore, and the School of Medicine in training local, State, and 
        world leaders; and
            (3) recognizes the achievements of the University of Maryland School 
        of Medicine for outstanding work in the community.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.