Advocating for Public Service & Public Policy
The Honorable Harvey B. Morgan, legislator and pharmacist, retired in 2012 from the Virginia General Assembly after 32 years of service to his District and to the people of Virginia. His tireless legislative efforts and accomplishments have been recognized and honored by countless organizations. He answered two professional callings – to serve patients as their pharmacist and to serve people as a public official.
The Virginia Pharmacy Association (VPhA) Research & Education Foundation has established an Institute of Government & Public Service. There is not a more fitting tribute to Harvey Morgan than naming the Institute in his honor: The Harvey B. Morgan Institute of Government & Public Service (Morgan Institute). Likewise, there is no one better to lead the Institute than Harvey Morgan himself, and we are grateful that he has generously agreed to guide the Institute’s good works. Harvey will be assisted by individuals with expertise in healthcare policy, advocacy, practice, and education.
Mission
The Morgan Institute provides information and education to pharmacy professionals on topics related to pharmacy advocacy and healthcare policy and support for pharmacists aspiring to public service.
Values
The Morgan Institute will build its programs and legacy of trust on:
- Truth
- Fairness
- Balance
- Public service
- Nonpartisanship
Purposes
The purposes of the Morgan Institute are:
- To sponsor education of pharmacists on pharmacy advocacy and healthcare policy.
- To guide and prepare pharmacists for leadership in public service and advocacy.
- To support student awards that promote civic engagement and professional advocacy.
- To do any and all things necessary or desirable for the attainment of these purposes.
Accomplishments
- Supported mission-related seminars for pharmacy professionals about matters that impact the profession:
– Sponsored advocacy and educational sessions to update pharmacists about State and Federal laws and regulations
– Sponsored select seminars related to pharmacy advocacy - Encouraged and guided pharmacists in civic engagement and professional advocacy:
– Recognized pharmacists who have served in public office
– Offered programs led by public officials to address the opportunities, obstacles, strategies, and pathways for public service
– Offered scholarships for pharmacists accepted into the Sorensen Institute’s Political Leaders, Candidate Training, or Emerging Leaders programs - Promoted future pharmacists’ interest in public policy and public service:
– Sponsored “Student Policy and Advocacy Forums” at VPhA meetings
– Presented the annual “The Harvey B. Morgan Award for Advancing Health Policy” to recognize a student pharmacist with a $1000 gift, framed certificate of recognition, and support for VPhA annual meeting attendance, since 2015.
How to Get Involved and Support the Morgan Institute
The Harvey B. Morgan Institute of Government & Public Service eagerly serves our profession and the people of Virginia, and your participation is at the heart of our success to continue these commitments and start new initiatives. Whether you’re looking to share your expertise, expand your network, strengthen our profession, or advance your public service, there are many ways to make a meaningful impact:
- Serve on the committee – Lend your voice and skills to help guide initiatives that advance the mission
- Nominate a pharmacy student for the Morgan Award – Recognize the civic engagement and professional advocacy of a future pharmacist
- Apply for a Sorensen Institute scholarship – Pursue your interests in leadership, policy, and governance in the political, civic, business, nonprofit, or governing life of your community, region, or the Commonwealth
- Be an ambassador – Spread the word about the Morgan Institute, highlight the value of the Morgan Institute, and invite peers to participate
- Support financially – Make a donation to help us sustain and grow our work. The Institute is part of the VPhA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation. Donations can be made online by clicking here; by phoning the office ( 804.285.4145); or by mail (Morgan Institute c/o VPhA Foundation, 2530 Professional Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23235). Please make sure to designate on your gift that it is for the Morgan Institute Fund. No gift is too small, every donation is appreciated, and we thank you in advance for your support.
With your help, we can accomplish so much more than we could alone. And with gratitude for the generosity of friends and colleagues, we thank you for your favorable consideration and support for the Morgan Institute for Public Service & Public Policy for Patient Care! Thank you!
The Morgan Institute Advisory Committee
- Phylliss Moret, Chair
- Amy Yarcich, Vice Chair
- Harvey Morgan, Honoree
- Pat Resto Brown
- David Creecy
- Howard Estes
- Jamie Fisher, VPhA Executive Director
- Kelly Hasty Kale
- David McClellan
- Christy Morton
- Al Roberts
- Becky Snead
- Otto Wachsmann
The Morgan Institute Advisory Committee has general supervision and control over the affairs of the Institute and establishes and executes all its policies, procedures, and expenditures as approved by the Foundation.
About Harvey B. Morgan
A native of Gloucester, Morgan was graduated from Gloucester public schools; Hampden-Sydney College, BA; and the Medical College of Virginia, BS in Pharmacy. He served in the United States Navy.
Until 1990, he was co-owner with his father and brother of Morgan’s Drug Stores in Gloucester and West Point.
First elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1979, Morgan represented the 98th Legislative District, which includes all of Essex, Gloucester, Mathews, and Middlesex, and portions of King and Queen and King William Counties.
He served with nine governors, received numerous gubernatorial appointments, and chaired multiple committees and commissions.
Morgan received scores of leadership awards and commendations from state and national organizations in recognition of his legislative efforts and accomplishments.
Virginia Commonwealth University conferred the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to him in 2008.
Morgan is an elder and has served as deacon, choir member, and teacher in the First Presbyterian Church of Gloucester. He is married to the former Mary Helen Osborn and has one daughter, Gayle Morgan Vail.