NABP's Executive Committee Names Joseph A. Whaley, Jr, Honorary President for 2001-2002

June 6, 2001 12:00 am

Each year NABP selects an individual to serve as its honorary president for the coming year. For the year 2001-2002, NABP's Executive Committee has bestowed this honor on Joseph A. Whaley, Jr, former member of the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.

Mr Whaley's distinguished career in pharmacy exemplifies the spirit of public service that is central to the mission of NABP and its member boards of pharmacy. As the pharmacy director of the Dougherty County Health Department in southwestern Georgia, he has provided public health pharmacy services to the indigent and underserved community for more than 20 years. During that time he has worked with numerous state and national agencies and organizations, including NABP, to establish regulations and procedures to improve the quality and outcomes of pharmaceutical care

In 1994, he attracted national attention when he mobilized Georgia's pharmacists to provide emergency drug delivery and prescription services to the 5,000 victims of Tropical Storm Alberto. His extraordinary efforts during this time of need were recognized by numerous state and national agencies and organizations, which honored him for his contributions to the public health. His concern, however, was for the public.

To ensure against another such tragedy, he designed a plan to integrate pharmacy services into the Georgia DHR Disaster Response Plans. This plan has been adopted by several boards of pharmacy for use in their jurisdictions.

Mr Whaley has been actively involved with NABP for more than 10 years. He has served on many committees and has spoken at several NABP events, including two Annual Meetings.
His career achievements have been recognized throughout the profession. Among his many honors are the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Georgia-Athens College of Pharmacy, Class of 1973, and the Wyeth-Ayerst Bowl of Hygeia.

Jan Teplitz