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PROCLAMATION
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
May 17-23, 2020
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 17-23, 2020, as
Emergency Medical Services Week
In the City of Edina, MN, with the theme, EMS Strong: Ready Today. Preparing for Tomorrow, I encourage the
community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.
Dated this 5th day of May 2020.
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James B. Hovland, Mayor