HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-15 PACKET 04.C.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
MEETING ITEM # � �
DATE 05/15/13 .
PREPARED BY: Public Safety Craig Woolery
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Pass a motion to adopt a resolution to proclaim the week of May 19 — May 25, 2013 as
Emergency Medical Services Week.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution to proclaim the week of May 29 — May 25, 2013 as Emergency Medical
Services Week.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
� RESOLUTION:
Q�PROCLAMATION
ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS
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City Administrator Date
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COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-[Resolution Number]
PROCLAIMING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
MAY 19 THROUGH 25, 2013
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 19 - 25, 2013, 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 15 day of May 2013.
Myron Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk
Proclamation
Designate the Week of May 19-25, 2013, 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 itlness 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 19-25, 2013, as
"EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK"
With the theme, EMS: Anytime, Anywhere, We'Il 8e There, 1 encourage the
community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and
activities.
Myron Bailey, Mayor