Life Sciences Week - September 23 to 27, 2024

WHEREAS The Town of Stony Plain is proud of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region’s leadership in the life sciences sector, driven by its cutting-edge technology, expert workforce, and world-class educational institutions; and

WHEREAS The Town of Stony Plain is confident that the Edmonton Region’s abundant talent, infrastructure, and resources will position Canada to support cutting-edge research in areas such as diabetes, virology, and precision health; and

WHEREAS The Town of Stony Plain recognizes that empowering the next generation is at the heart of Alberta's life sciences growth, and that Life Sciences Week presents an opportunity to engage and inspire future leaders in the industry; and

WHEREAS this week-long event is a celebration of achievements and diversity, highlighting success stories, diverse perspectives, and forward-thinking initiatives that underscore the pivotal role of life sciences in shaping Alberta’s economic landscape and driving future prosperity; and 

WHEREAS The Town of Stony Plain stands ready to support the Edmonton Region’s success in driving innovation and making groundbreaking discoveries; and

WHEREAS The Edmonton Region’s leaders in life sciences  are coming together to celebrate, discuss and invest in the future of the sector during Life Sciences Week from September 23–27, 2024, in Alberta; and

WHEREAS Life Sciences Week represents an opportunity for the Edmonton Region to forge connections, build lasting partnerships, and illuminate Alberta’s role at the forefront of global life sciences; 

THEREFORE, I, Mayor William Choy of The Town of Stony Plain, do hereby proclaim September 23 to September 27, 2024, as "Life Sciences Week".

 Dated this 23rd day of September, 2024.

Mayor William Choy
Town of Stony Plain