Proc. 009-02
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
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, sevcn days a week; and
WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and
recovcry rate of those who experiencc sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical scrvices providcrs have traditionally served as the
safety net of America's health care system; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical services teams consist of emergency physicians,
emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefightcrs, educators,
administrators, and others; and
WHEREAS, approximately two-thirds of all emergency medical services providers are
volunteers; 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, Americans benefit daily from the knowledge and skills of these highly
trained individuals; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of
emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week; and
WHEREAS, injury prevention and the appropriate use of the EMS system will help
reduce national health care costs; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors does hereby proclaim the week of May 19-25,2002 as
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
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and encourages the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and
activities.
ADOPTED this 8th day of May, 2002.
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Richard C. Shickle
Chaimlan, Board of Supervisors
County of Frederick, Virginia
PROCLAMATION NO.: 009-02