WHEREAS, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences was founded in 2005 by visionary community leaders seeking innovative solutions to the growing physician shortage; and
     WHEREAS, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences has flourished under the leadership of its president, Dr. Stanley Flemming; and
     WHEREAS, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences is the first medical school to be established in the Pacific Northwest in nearly sixty years; and
     WHEREAS, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences trains, educates, and encourages scientific research for health professionals who will provide quality care to all communities of the Pacific Northwest, particularly underserved populations; and
     WHEREAS, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences welcomed its inaugural class of seventy-five students into its first college, the College of Osteopathic Medicine on August 4, 2008; and
     WHEREAS, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences was founded to address critical shortages of health care professionals and places graduates in communities where they train; and
     WHEREAS, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences strives to be a world-class medical school staffed by top caliber academic instructors and practicing physicians from both the osteopathic and allopathic professions;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the faculty, administration, board, students, and community of Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the president and members of the board of trustees of Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences.