nrinisiralos PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ORDER OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR IN COUNCIL Order in Council No. 442 Approved and Ordered MAR 3 0 Executive Council Chambers, Victoria On the recommendation of the undersigned, the Lietit&ikeaftvr, by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, orders that

WHEREAS pharmacy has been a regulated health profession in British Columbia for over 100 years, and

WHEREAS pharmacists provide vital and convenient access to health care in communities and neighbourhoods throughout BC, and

WHEREAS pharmacists are responsible for knowledgeable advice concerning, and the safe provision of, over twenty million prescriptions annually to British Columbians, and

WHEREAS pharmacists are dedicated professionals who strive to achieve and maintain the highest ethical standards in promoting the health of all British Columbians, and

WHEREAS the British Columbia Pharmacy Association has designated April as "Pharmacy Day" in recognition of pharmacists' integral role in health care delivery, and to encourage others to enter this worthy profession; A Proclamation be issued designating April 12, 2000, as "Pharmacy Day" in British Columbia. Attorney Gene al and Minister Presiding M mber of the Responsible for Human Rights Executive Council (This

part is for administrative purposes only and is not part of the Order.) Authority under which Order is made: Act and section: Other (specify): Prerogative c.1-753/001/ 3