EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
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, the emergency medical services system consists of communications officers, emergency medical technicians, firefighters, law enforcement officers, educators, administrators, emergency physicians and nurses, and others; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, career and 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 EMS providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week; now
NOW therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Kenneth C. Boyd, Chairman on behalf of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, do hereby proclaim
May 18-24, 2008
as
Emergency Medical Services Week
with the theme
“EMS: Your Life is Our Mission”
in Albemarle County, Virginia, and encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.