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WHEREAS the Pittsburgh Black Nurses in Action (PBNIA), the local chapter of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), are guided by the National Association's founding principal that African American nurses possess the understanding, knowledge, interest, concern, and expertise to make a difference in the health care status of African-American communities across the country; and
WHEREAS the local activities of the PBNIA include participation in outreach and community activities that are organized and executed for the purposes of providing health education, supporting health promotion, preventing disease, and empowering individuals to become their own healthcare advocates; and
WHEREAS the Pittsburgh Black Nurses in Action chapter of the NBNA seeks to work in collaboration with other local organizations and churches that include the Center for Minority Health at the University of Pittsburgh, the Urban League of Pittsburgh, and the Healthy Church Network operated through the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary; and
WHEREAS on Saturday, June 17, 2006, from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m., the Pittsburgh Black Nurses in Action will hold their annual scholarship luncheon with Dr. Willa Doswell as the keynote speaker; and
WHEREAS in celebration of this year's theme, "Education Plus Experience Equals Empowerment," the PBNIA will be honoring the following ten, local African-American nurses who have recently earned their Doctoral degrees: Namely, Dr. Betty Braxter, Dr. Willa Doswell, Dr. Nadine Frye, Dr. Dorothy Hawthorne, Dr. Janice Holmes, Dr. Beryl Jackson, Dr. Mildred Jones, Dr. Luevonue M. Lincoln, Dr. Rachel Poole, and Dr. Shirley Smith; and
WHEREAS through their perseverance, commitment, and willingness to confront the barriers created by racism, these ten awardees have become powerful examples of professional, educational, and personal excellence.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh wishes both to commend the Pittsburgh Black Nurses in Action for their on-going efforts undertaken on behalf of the local, African-American community and to congratulate the recent Doctoral graduates on their impressive and meaningful accomplishments.