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WHEREAS; the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is celebrating several milestone anniversaries in 2004, including the 65th Anniversary of the School's founding, the 60th Anniversary of it's masters program,, and the 50th Anniversary of it's doctoral program and
WHEREAS, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing ranks among the top ten graduate programs in U.S. News and World Report; and
WHEREAS, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing ranks 6th in NIH funding; and
WHEREAS, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing today includes over 1000 active students enrolled in undergraduate, master's of science, PhD and RN completion programs; and
WHEREAS, over 8000 alumni of the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing practice throughout the United States and in many foreign countries; and
WHEREAS, to recognize these achievements, a weekend-long celebration appropriately entitled "The Voice of Pitt Nursing" is planned for May 14-15, 2004 and will include continuing education presentations, reunion gatherings and cultural and social activities.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh salutes the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing for its milestone anniversaries observed this year and for serving the healthcare needs of so many, so well.