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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
MAY 17-23, 2015
WHEREAS, the Orange County Emergency Medical Services System is a vital public
service; and
WHEREAS, the members of Orange County Emergency Medical Services team are ready
to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, access to quality pre-hospital emergency care dramatically improves the
survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Emergency Medical Services system consists of
emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics,
firefighters,telecommunicators, 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 THEREFORE we, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, in
recognition of this event, do hereby proclaim the week of May 17-23, 2015, as
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK, with the theme of "EMS STRONG', by officially
recognizing and appreciating the Emergency Medical Services Providers that serve our
community.
This the 19th day of May, 2015.
Earl McKee, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners