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Presented by M. Carlisle
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WHEREAS, On Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at Pittsburgh's Reizenstein Middle School, famed entertainer, comic, actor and social commentator, Mr. Bill Cosby, EdD will be the 2005 recipient of the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health's (GSPH) Prestigious Porter Prize; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cosby will be honored with the Porter Prize for his exemplary performance in health promotion as too the Center for Minority Health celebrates it's third observance of National Minority Health Month; and
WHEREAS, The Porter Prize presentation is part of GSPH's commemoration of National Public Health Week, April 4-10. This year's theme is "Empowering Americans to Live Stronger, Longer." Emphasizing topics such as good nutrition and positive healthy behaviors, Dr. Cosby will use his educational background, comedic skills and passion for improving childrens' lives to impress upon the audience the importance of healthy lifestyles.
WHEREAS, Established in 1983 by the Health Education Center, Inc., to heighten awareness of health promotion and disease prevention, the Porter Prize is named in honor of the center's founding chairman Milton Porter (1910-1996), who also served as a director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Carnegie Institute.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and commend the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH) and Dr. Bill Cosby, EdD, for continuing to educate and promote awareness of health promotion and disease prevention.