Bootman honored by Phoenix mayor

Dean J. Lyle Bootman was recognized at the Phoenix City Council meeting April 29 by Mayor Phil Gordon for his leadership in the creation of the Phoenix Biomedical Campus and for his recent receipt of the Remington Honor Medal.

A reception at the Lath House Pavilion in Heritage Square Park followed the council meeting. About 50 guests attended, including William Harris, president and CEO of Science Foundation Arizona; Fred Duval, Arizona Board of Regents; Claude Maddox, District 5 City Council; and Barry Broome, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council.

Gordon spoke at both the council meeting and the reception about Bootman's leadership and his skill at bringing people together for the right reasons.

He recalled the first time he met the dean, and how impressed he was with Bootman’s interest in building the biomedical campus in Phoenix.

Duval thanked the dean for his positive attitude, mentioning how pleased the regents are with bringing the three universities together on the biomedical campus.

Bootman received a "Friend of Phoenix" plaque, which cited his many contributions to pharmacy, pharmacy education and the city.

The reception was sponsored by The Apothecary Shops, where alumnus John Musil, Class of 1994, is president and CEO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, where Chris Hogan, Class of 1982, is vice president, pharmacy management.