HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05-05 PACKET 04.O.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
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DATE 5/5/10
PREPARED BY Public Safety Craig Woolery
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Consider adoption of Proclamation establishing National EMS Week, May 16 -22
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Proclamation observing May 16 -22, 2010 as National EMS Week
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EMS 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 quality 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 medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services
Week; now
NOW, THEREFORE, I Myron Bailey, Mayor of the City of Cottage Grove in
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.
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Cottage Grove this 5 day of May, 2010
Myron Bailey, Mayor