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PROCLAMATION
Citv of Fort Collins
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 teams consist of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency
medical technicians, paramedics,firefighters, educators, administrators, and others who traditionally serve as the
safety net of America's health care system; and
WHEREAS, approximately two-thirds of all emergency medical services providers are volunteers, 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,Americans benefit daily from the knowledge and skills of these highly trained individuals; and
WHEREAS, injury prevention and the appropriate use of the EMS system will help reduce national health
care costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim the week
of May 16-22, 1999 as
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
and encourage the community to recognize the value and accomplishments of emergency medical services providers
and observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set n y hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this 18th
day of May, A.D. 1999.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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