HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 02/04/2013 - Proclamation Rural Metro Day 2013Rural Metro Day 2013
WHEREAS, emergency medical services are vital to community health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the highly skilled and talented employees of RuraUMetro 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 and clinical excellence dramatically
improves the survival and recovery rate ofthose who experience sudden illness or
injury; and
WHEREAS, RurallMetro has established a trusted and successful partnership with area
public safety agencies and healthcare providers; and
WHEREAS, RurallMetro has been capably serving the residents and visitors of Milton since
2006; and
WHEREAS, RuraUMetro was founded February 2, 1948 at 8:00 A.M and has since expanded
to more than 700 communities in 21 states; and
WHEREAS, RuraUMetro is now a leading national provider ofambulance and private fire
protection services in the United States; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of EMS providers
by recognizing the anniversary ofthe company's founding.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council ofthe City of MiIton, do hereby
proclaim February 2,2013, as RURAL METRO DAY in recognition ofthis event.
Further, I encourage residents and visitors ofthis community to recognize this day in
appreciation to the men and women of RurallMetro who help make our community a better and
safer place to live and work.
Given under our hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 4th day of February,
2013.