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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmergency Medical Services WeekIn the City of Edina, MN, with the theme, EMS Strong: Beyond the Call, I encoura e t e community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities. Dated this 7th day of May 2019. ames B. Hovland, Mayor PROCLAMATION EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK May 19-25, 2019 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 19-25, 2019, as Emergency Medical Services We k