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A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical services teams of the Edina Fire and Police Departments 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 rate and recovery rate of
those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consist of emergency physicians, emergency nurses,
emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, peace officers, educators, administrators, and others;
and
WHEREAS, emergency medical services providers have traditionally severed as the safety net of America's
health care system; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical services responders of the Edina Fire and Police departments engage in
thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills: and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the Cit of Edina benefit daily from the knowledge and skills of these highly
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trained individuals; and
WHEREAS, injury prevention and the appropriate use of the Emergency Medical Services System will help
reduce health care cost; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of the Edina Police and Edina
Fire emergency medical personnel who serve to protect us;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the City of Edina City Council, do hereby proclaim the
week of May 15 — 21, 2016 as
"Emergency Medical Services Week"
EMS Strong - Called to are
In the City of Edina in honor and recognition of the valuable c ntri utions made by the Edina Emergency
Medical Service Providers to the health and well-being of our citiz n .
-- Mayor James B. Hovland