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WHEREAS, physician assistants around the country will celebrate October 6-12, 2009 as National Physician Assistant Week; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 1967, the first physician assistant graduated from Duke University; and
WHEREAS, today there are more than 70,000 physician assistants in the United States and over 4,000 practice in Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, quality health care is an important concern of the citizens of Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, affordable and accessible medical care is essential for the well-being of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, physician assistants are recognized as important members of the health care delivery team, working closely with their supervising physicians to enhance the quality of medical care in the City of Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, quality Physician Assistants are trained at the Masters level at Chatham University in a fully accredited Physician Assistant Studies Program, now located at a new facility at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Penn Avenue.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes, commends and thanks physician assistants for the medical care they provide throughout the year; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares October 6-12, 2009, "Physician Assistant Week" in the City of Pittsburgh.