On Feb. 24, Washington state legislators presented resolutions recognizing Bastyr University’s accomplishments in the areas of education, research and clinical service, honoring Bastyr in the chambers of the state Senate and House of Representatives in Olympia.
Sponsored by state Sen. Paull Shin, D-Edmonds, and Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, the resolutions acknowledged Bastyr’s commitment to a sustainable health-care model, the university’s role in minimizing its environmental impact through green building practices and its instrumental role in increasing research activity in the natural health sciences.
The resolutions were presented as part of the inaugural “Bastyr University Day” at the state capitol.
Joining Bastyr University President Daniel K. Church at the event were university founders, members of the board of trustees, faculty, staff and student representatives. Kenmore Mayor David Baker also attended in support and recognition of Bastyr. Numerous legislators spoke on behalf of the university.
Located in Kenmore, Bastyr is a nonprofit, accredited institution specializing in natural health arts and sciences education. Founded in 1978 as the John Bastyr College of Naturopathic Medicine, today, Bastyr is the largest university of its kind in the United States. The university offers 14 accredited degree and certificate programs in the fields of naturopathic medicine, acupuncture and Oriental medicine, herbal sciences, health psychology, exercise science and whole-food nutrition.
“We are honored that the Washington State Legislature recognizes Bastyr University’s dedication to enhancing the health and well-being of the human community,” Bastyr’s Church said, “and we are grateful to Sen. Shin and Rep. Goodman for their leadership in sponsoring the important resolutions that were read at ‘Bastyr University Day.’”
Church also thanked local Kenmore officials such as Baker for their support.
“The day’s events,” Church continued, “further inspire our mission as we continue to educate future health-care leaders. We look forward to making ‘Bastyr University Day,’ an annual tradition celebrating the university’s contributions locally and globally.”
