HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 15

(By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegates

Beach,

Mezzatesta and Varner)

[Introduced March 2, 2004; referred to the

Committee on Rules.]

Honoring the contribution of the faculty, staff and students of the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center of West Virginia University on the occasion of the centennial health professions education at the university.

Whereas, Access to health care for West Virginians is dependent upon the education and training of health professionals; and
Whereas, The West Virginia University School of Medicine awarded the first medical degree in this state to two physicians, Dr. Emmett A. Corbin and Dr. Boaz B. Cox in 1904; and
Whereas, In the intervening 100 years, West Virginia University's School of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing were established for the benefit of its citizens; and
Whereas, In 100 years of service, these schools have educated thousands of men and women to provide essential health services to the state; and
Whereas, These schools have been designated the "Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center" of West Virginia University; and
Whereas, West Virginia University remains committed to health professions education, medical research and health care for the next century and beyond; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That the citizens of West Virginia are encouraged to celebrate West Virginia University Health Professions Education Days on April 2 and 3, 2004, in honor of the centennial of West Virginia University's health professions program; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the members of this Legislature are encouraged to participate in appropriate celebrations at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center campuses in Morgantown, Charleston and Martinsburg on those days.