HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-16 PACKET 04.B.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
MEETING ITEM #
DATE 05/16/12 9-6
PREPARED BY Public Safety Craig Woolery
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Pass a resolution to proclaim the week of May 20 — May 26, 2012 as Emergency Medical
Services Week.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Pass a resolution to proclaim the week of May 20 — May 26, 2012 as Emergency Medical
Services Week.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
❑ RESOLUTION:
❑ PROCLAMATION
ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS
City Administrator 1 Date
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COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - [Resolution Number]
PROCLAIMING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
MAY 20 THROUGH 26, 2012
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,
do hereby proclaim the week of May 20 - 26, 2012, as Emergency Medical
Services Week in the City of Cottage Grove and I encourage the community to
observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.
Passed this 16 day of May 2012.
Myron Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk
Proclamation
Designate the Week of May 20 -26, 2012, 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 20 -26, 2012, 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.
Myron Bailey, Mayor