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Gala Marks 50th Anniversary Of APhA Headquarters Building
Gala Marks 50th Anniversary Of APhA Headquarters Building he 50th anniversary of the American Institute of PharT macy-the APhA headquarters building-was observed on August 1 with a gala reception bringing together APhA members, pharmacy's officialdom, pharmaceutical industry executives, and representatives from the Federal agencies and Congress. The 400 guests who participated in the commemorative activities had the opportunity to tour the impressive structure, which was designed by famed architect John Russell Pope-designer of the Jefferson
Memorial and the U. S. Archives Building-and dedicated in May 1934. A telegram from President Ronald Reagan was one of many congratulatory messages received that day. The President noted in his telegram, directed to "the American Pharmaceutical Association and to everyone in the profession of pharmacy," that "your watchful care and concern for your profession and for the health of individuals has made a lasting contribution to the well-being of the American people, and I want to take
Guests were greeted by APhA President Schlegel and Board Chairman Carlin, and had the opportunity to inspect the giant cake baked for the occasion and to sample the food offered throughout the building.
this opportunity to send you my special commendation and best wishes for continued success." Health and Human Services Secretary Margaret M. Heckler sent her best wishes as well, commenting that "the gift of the nation's pharmacists in providing to Washington and the country this lovely headquarters building of the American Pharmaceutical Association is matched by the wonderful gift of good health that they help to provide our citizens." Heckler noted, too, that" our shared goal of striving to improve
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the health of our citizens and the functioning of the nation's health care system will continue to benefit from the contributions of the American Pharmaceutical Association and the profession of Pharmacy." The reception was capped by the cutting of an enormous cake depicting the front of the impressive building, which stands on Constitution Avenue across the street from the Lincoln Memorial and within hailing distance of many of the other great monuments of the nation's capital. (continued)
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ANNIVERSARY GALA (continued from page 9)
The large and enthusiastic turnout for the reception was clear evidence of the widespread interest in both the building, which for 50 years has stood as a proud symbol of the profession, and in the national professional society of pharmacists.
Dr. Schlegel and Warner-Lambert President Joseph D. Williams are shown with one of the 10 paintings from the "History of Pharmacy" series loaned for the occasion by WarnerLambert's ParkeDavis Division.
(Above) Priscilla Schlegel, wife of the APhA President, and FDA Deputy Commissioner Mark Novitch; (below) Health and Human Services Deputy Assistant Secretary Robert Helms.
(Above) Guests eagerly accepted the invitation to tour the historic building; (below) Dr. Schlegel greets U. S. Representative Richard C. Shelby (D-AL).
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TOP OFFICIALS of nearly every major
pharmaceutical organization were present at the reception, including (clockwise from top left) NACDS Vice President Vincent Gardner and President Robert J. Bolger, Dr. Schlegel and NARD Executive Vice President William E. Woods , Dr. Schlegel and PA President James D. Cope, PMA President Lewis A. Engman, ASHP Executive Vice President Joseph A . Oddis and other guests, and USP Executive Director William M. Heller.
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Memorial and the U. S. Archives Building-and dedicated in May 1934. A telegram from President Ronald Reagan was one of many congratulatory messages received that day. The President noted in his telegram, directed to "the American Pharmaceutical Association and to everyone in the profession of pharmacy," that "your watchful care and concern for your profession and for the health of individuals has made a lasting contribution to the well-being of the American people, and I want to take
Guests were greeted by APhA President Schlegel and Board Chairman Carlin, and had the opportunity to inspect the giant cake baked for the occasion and to sample the food offered throughout the building.
this opportunity to send you my special commendation and best wishes for continued success." Health and Human Services Secretary Margaret M. Heckler sent her best wishes as well, commenting that "the gift of the nation's pharmacists in providing to Washington and the country this lovely headquarters building of the American Pharmaceutical Association is matched by the wonderful gift of good health that they help to provide our citizens." Heckler noted, too, that" our shared goal of striving to improve
American Pharmacy Vol. NS24, No. 10, October 1984/637
the health of our citizens and the functioning of the nation's health care system will continue to benefit from the contributions of the American Pharmaceutical Association and the profession of Pharmacy." The reception was capped by the cutting of an enormous cake depicting the front of the impressive building, which stands on Constitution Avenue across the street from the Lincoln Memorial and within hailing distance of many of the other great monuments of the nation's capital. (continued)
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ANNIVERSARY GALA (continued from page 9)
The large and enthusiastic turnout for the reception was clear evidence of the widespread interest in both the building, which for 50 years has stood as a proud symbol of the profession, and in the national professional society of pharmacists.
Dr. Schlegel and Warner-Lambert President Joseph D. Williams are shown with one of the 10 paintings from the "History of Pharmacy" series loaned for the occasion by WarnerLambert's ParkeDavis Division.
(Above) Priscilla Schlegel, wife of the APhA President, and FDA Deputy Commissioner Mark Novitch; (below) Health and Human Services Deputy Assistant Secretary Robert Helms.
(Above) Guests eagerly accepted the invitation to tour the historic building; (below) Dr. Schlegel greets U. S. Representative Richard C. Shelby (D-AL).
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TOP OFFICIALS of nearly every major
pharmaceutical organization were present at the reception, including (clockwise from top left) NACDS Vice President Vincent Gardner and President Robert J. Bolger, Dr. Schlegel and NARD Executive Vice President William E. Woods , Dr. Schlegel and PA President James D. Cope, PMA President Lewis A. Engman, ASHP Executive Vice President Joseph A . Oddis and other guests, and USP Executive Director William M. Heller.
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