HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO-2017-010 Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 21-27, 2017 as Emergency Medical Services Week qcLl
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK PROCLAMATION
MAY 21-27, 2017
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, emergency medical services has grown to fill a gap by providing important,
out of hospital care, including preventative medicine, follow-up care, and access to
telemedicine; and
WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of first responders,
emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers,
firefighters, police officers, educators, administrators, pre-hospital nurses, emergency
nurses, emergency physicians, trained members of the public, and other out of hospital
medical care providers; 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 do
hereby proclaim the week of May 21 - 27, 2017, as
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
And with the theme, EMS Strong: Always in Service, encourage the community to
observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.
Mark Dorosin, Chair
° Orange County Board of Commissioners
Donna S. Baker
Clerk to the Board "