Proclaim May 16-21, 2021, as EMS Week. PROCLAIMING MAY 16 - 21 , 2021 , AS
EMS WEEK
LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a vital public service;and ORGk.
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WHEREAS,the members of EMS teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to
those in need 24 hours a day,seven days a week; and
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WHEREAS,access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival
and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury;and L. SEOCii
WHEREAS, EMS is evolving to fill a gap by providing important,out-of-hospital care, including
preventative medicine,follow-up care and access to telemedicine; and
WHEREAS,the EMS system consists of emergency medical 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, members of EMS teams,whether career or volunteer,engage in thousands of hours of
specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills,and it's appropriate to
recognize the value and their accomplishments by honoring them during EMS Week;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners does hereby
proclaim the week of May 16-21, 2021, as Emergency Medical Services Week.With the theme"This is
EMS:Caring for Our Communities,"we encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate
programs,ceremonies and activities.
Done in open session this 11th day of May 2021.
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOCC Meeting Date: May 11, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Proclamation
Proclaim May 16-21, 2021, as EMS Week
Contact: Rieva Lester Phone:
Department: BOCC - Board of County Commissioners
Description:
Proclaim May 16-21, 2021, as EMS Week
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