; 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