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PROCLAMATION
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
MAY20-26,2018
EMS STRONG: STRONGER TOGETHER
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 THEREFORE, the Edina City Council in recognition of this event does hereby proclaim the week
of
MAY 20-26, 2018
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
With the theme, EMS Strong: Stronger Together, we encourage the comm n'ty to observe this week
with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.
Dated this 15th day of May, 2018.
James B. Hovland, Mayor