HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 2023 EMS Week Proclamation
EMS Week
May 21-27, 2023
WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide life-saving 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 life-
saving 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 proclaims May 21-27, 2023, as
EMS WEEK
With the EMS Strong theme, EMS WEEK: Where Emergency Care Begins, I encourage the community to
observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Dated this 16th day of May, 2023
James Hovland, Mayor