IV 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 857 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 22, 2009 Mr. McGovern submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the week of October 25, 2009, through October 31, 2009, as American Pharmacy Educator Week.

Whereas the number of colleges and schools of pharmacy has risen from 92 in 2006 to 115 in June 2009, creating an increased demand for well-qualified pharmacy faculty of diverse backgrounds and experiences; Whereas the innovative discoveries and accomplishments of pharmaceutical scientists and educators in the United States dramatically influence science and the delivery of patient care; Whereas pharmaceutical scientists and educators address unmet community needs by providing essential health care services such as diabetes screenings, vaccination clinics, and medication therapy management to underserved members of both local and international communities; Whereas colleges and schools of pharmacy stimulate economic activity in their community, State, and region by attracting grants and research funds, generating tuition revenues, and creating jobs; and Whereas the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and the Nation’s 111 colleges and schools of pharmacy have declared October 25, 2009, through October 31, 2009, as American Pharmacy Educator Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of American Pharmacy Educator Week.