4.3 EMS WeekEMS Week Proclamation
To designate the Week of May 16-22, 2010
as Emergency Medical Services Week
WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to
provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week;
and
WHEREAS, access to qua lity emergency care dramatically improves the
survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury;
and
WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of emergency
physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics,
firefighters, educators, administrators and others; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether
career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and
continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the
accomplishments of emergency medica l services providers by designating
Emergency Medical Services Week; now
THEREFORE
, I Aaron Peck, Mayor, City of Salina, Kansas recognition of
this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 16-22, 2010, as
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
With the theme “EMS: Anytime, Anywhere, We’ll Be There,” I encourage
the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies
and activities.
Aaron Peck, Mayor
City of Salina, Kansas