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PROCLAMATION 5;
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 gate 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 THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council do hereby proclaim the week of
May 20-26, 2007, as Emergency Medical Services Week. With the theme, EMS: Serving
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Service, we encourage the community to observe this
week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 3rd day of
May 2007.
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Joe Lockw , Mayor ,