HJ602: Commending Tiffany J. Alfred.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 602

Offered January 20, 2021
Commending Tiffany J. Alfred.
Patron-- Hodges

WHEREAS, Tiffany J. Alfred, a doctor of pharmacy candidate in good standing in the Class of 2021 at the Hampton University School of Pharmacy, received the 2020 Harvey B. Morgan Award for Advancing Health Policy from the Virginia Pharmacists Association Research & Education Foundation’s Harvey B. Morgan Institute of Government and Public Service; and

WHEREAS, an active member of the Virginia Pharmacists Association, chair of the Chauncey I. Cooper Chapter of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association, and president of Hampton’s chapter of the National Community Pharmacists Association, Tiffany Alfred has long demonstrated a commitment to legislative advocacy for the advancement of public health and patient care; and

WHEREAS, for the past two years, Tiffany Alfred has been integral to Hampton University’s participation in Virginia Pharmacy Day legislative activities, preparing advocacy and patient education materials as well as leading teams during legislator office visits; and

WHEREAS, at Hampton University, Tiffany Alfred led voter registration efforts and helped raise awareness for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals movement, inspiring civic engagement throughout her community; and

WHEREAS, Tiffany Alfred organized a diabetes clinic in Virginia Beach and an influenza clinic in Smithfield and has participated in various health fairs in and around Hampton University, encouraging countless individuals to be more mindful and proactive in managing their health and well-being; and

WHEREAS, Tiffany Alfred has upheld the ideals of the pharmacy profession and the Harvey B. Morgan Institute of Government and Public Service with grace and aplomb; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Tiffany J. Alfred on the occasion of receiving the 2020 Harvey B. Morgan Award for Advancing Health Policy; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Tiffany J. Alfred as an expression of the General Assembly’s congratulations and best wishes for continued success in her future endeavors in public service and public policy for patient care.