[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 59 (Thursday, May 2, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S4630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN SOCIETY OF HOSPITAL PHARMACISTS

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise today to commemorate the 50th 
anniversary of the founding of the Southeastern Michigan Society of 
Hospital Pharmacists. The society was founded in 1946 when a group of 
pharmacists decided that they needed a forum where they could exchange 
ideas and educate themselves about their evolving profession.
  Today, the mission of the Southeastern Michigan Society of Hospital 
Pharmacists is still to provide an arena where pharmacists can keep 
abreast of new rules, regulations, and accreditation standards. The 
society promotes the continuing education of its members through 
periodic lectures. The society also seeks to educate the public every 
year through Pharmacy Week, Poison Prevention Week, and Child 
Immunization Week.
  The society is a 600-member regional association of the American 
Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists. On May 11, 1996, the 
organization will hold a banquet to celebrate their 50th anniversary. 
This significant milestone is made even more special because it marks 
the first time a regional organization of the American Society of 
Health-Systems Pharmacists has achieved such longevity.
  I know my Senate colleagues join me in celebrating the great 
achievements of the Southeastern Michigan Society of Hospital 
Pharmacists over the past 50 years.

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