HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO-2022-009-Proclamation Emergency medical services week May 15-21,2022 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
MAY 15 -21 , 2022
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 , 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 Commissioners , do hereby
proclaim the week of May 15 - 21 , 2022 , as
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
With the theme , " EMS : Rising to the Challenge , " and encourage the community
to observe this week with appropriate programs , ceremonies and activities .
This the 3rd day of May , 2022 .
Renee Price , 6hwalrr
Orange County Board of Commissioners
Laura Jen 6n
Clerk to the Board
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