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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, emergency medical services has grown to fill a gap by providing important, out of hospital
care, including preventative medicine, follow-up care, and access to telemedicine; and
WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of first responders, emergency medical
technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, police officers,
educators, administrators, pre-hospital nurses, emergency nurses, emergency physicians,
trained members of the public, and other out of hospital medical care providers; 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
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Edina, MN, hereby proclaim the week of May 15-21,
2022, as
Emergency Medical Services Week
In the City of Edina, MN, with the theme, EMS Strong: Rising to the Challenge, I encourage the community
to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
James B. Hovland, Mayor