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PROCLAMATION
EMS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2015
WHEREAS, emergency medical services are 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, educators, administrators, and others; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical services providers have traditionally served 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 City of Edina benefit daily from the knowledge and skills of these highly
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;
WHEREAS, with the theme EMS Strong, the community is encouraged to observe this week recognizing
the service received from Emergency Medical Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the City of Edina City Council, do hereby proclaim the
week of May 17-23, 2015 as
"Emergency Medical Services Week"
In the City of Edina in honor and recognition of the valuable co ributions made by the Edina Emergency
Medical Service Providers to the health and well-being of our ci izns
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Mayor James B. Hovland