This resolution recognizes the history of the Project Management Institute, commends it for reaching and supporting professionals around the world, and congratulates it on the 50th anniversary of its founding.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 617 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 617
Congratulating the Project Management Institute on the 50th anniversary
of its founding.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 4, 2019
Ms. Scanlon (for herself and Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania)
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on Oversight and Reform
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Project Management Institute on the 50th anniversary
of its founding.
Whereas the Project Management Institute (PMI) is a not-for-profit professional
membership organization;
Whereas, in 1969, James Snyder, Eric Jenett, Gordon Davis, E.A. ``Ned'' Engman,
and Susan C. Gallagher founded the Project Management Institute to
provide a means for project managers to associate, share information,
and discuss common problems;
Whereas PMI's founding occurred during a dinner in early 1969 at the Three
Threes Restaurant, a small gathering place just a few blocks from City
Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
Whereas PMI has operated from and has maintained its headquarters in Newtown
Square, Pennsylvania;
Whereas PMI is founded upon core values including the following:
(1) Impact.--Project management is a critical competence that has a
positive influence on organization results and society.
(2) Professionalism.--Accountability and ethical behavior through
honesty, responsibility, respect, and fairness are the values that drive
the project management profession.
(3) Volunteerism.--Volunteers and effective volunteer partnerships with
staff are the best way to advance the project management profession.
(4) Community.--Bringing members of the global project management
community together is the best way to advance the project management
profession and facilitate their growth.
(5) Engagement.--Encouraging diverse viewpoints and enabling
individuals to contribute to the project management profession.
Whereas PMI's 8 professional certifications are held by more than 437,000
Americans;
Whereas PMI is an International Standards Organization and American National
Standards Institute accredited standards development organization;
Whereas PMI's ``A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge'' is a
fundamental resource for effective project management in any industry;
Whereas PMI is an individual and locally driven organization with chapters in
more than 80 countries around the world, including 141 chapters across
the United States;
Whereas PMI focuses on individual members and their career development through
professional certifications, educational programs, thought leadership,
volunteer programs, advocacy, and networking opportunities;
Whereas more than 10,000 individuals volunteer their time to PMI and advancing
the profession every year;
Whereas PMI advances the science and practice of project management by
supporting the work of academics through its extensive research and
education programs, including curriculum development for educators,
research grants, research events, and scholarship programs; and
Whereas project managers maintain a code of ethics that set high standards for
behavior and standards of conduct including responsibility, respect,
fairness, and honesty: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes the Project Management Institute (PMI) for
its distinguished history and contributions to the project
management profession, State of Pennsylvania, and country;
(2) commends PMI for reaching nearly 3 million
professionals working in nearly every country in the world
through global advocacy, collaboration, education, and
research; and
(3) joins with PMI's members, founders, board of directors,
volunteers, and staff to celebrate the 50th anniversary of PMI.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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