PRINTER'S NO. 3867
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
1008
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY READSHAW, HARPER, YOUNGBLOOD, R. BROWN, DAVIS,
PICKETT, DEAN, WATSON, CORBIN, BULLOCK, COOK-ARTIS, REGAN,
SAYLOR, BAKER, BRIGGS, KINSEY, CALTAGIRONE, DiGIROLAMO, DUSH,
SONNEY, MILLARD, COHEN, VEREB, FREEMAN, BIZZARRO,
SCHLOSSBERG, MATZIE, KIRKLAND, BOBACK, TOOHIL, O'BRIEN,
DEASY, P. DALEY, ROSS, McNEILL, LONGIETTI, HENNESSEY, ROZZI,
D. COSTA, NEILSON, McCARTER, MARSICO, PAYNE, GOODMAN AND
MAHONEY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Designating September 20, 2016, as "Women In Bio Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Women In Bio is a national organization of
professionals committed to promoting careers, leadership and
entrepreneurship for women in the life sciences; and
WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh chapter of Women In Bio (Women In
Bio-Pittsburgh) was formed in 2012 by founding members Lynn
Brusco, Babs Carryer, Dottie Clower, Lidiya Orlichenko and Pat
Rogan; and
WHEREAS, Women In Bio-Pittsburgh is a nonprofit organization
working to support recognized and emerging women leaders in the
life sciences of western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and West
Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Women In Bio-Pittsburgh's mission is to promote
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entrepreneurship, innovation, education and mentorship among
women across the region by providing programming and networking
opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Women In Bio-Pittsburgh is committed to increasing
the impact of local women on the growth of the region by
supporting their careers and professional development in the
life sciences; and
WHEREAS, On September 20, 2016, Women In Bio-Pittsburgh holds
its third annual Pittsburgh's Outstanding Women Entrepreneurs
Rally (P.O.W.E.R.); and
WHEREAS, P.O.W.E.R. 2016 focuses on women using science and
technology to help protect the vulnerable in our community from
harm; and
WHEREAS, P.O.W.E.R. 2016 furnishes a platform for women to
showcase how science and technology can change the landscape of
violence in our world; and
WHEREAS, Women in Bio-Pittsburgh presents the second annual
P.O.W.E.R. Award recognizing a Pittsburgh woman entrepreneur who
has developed and implemented innovative technology to protect
women from harm; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate
September 20, 2016, as "Women In Bio Day" in Pennsylvania.
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