HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 05/16/2017 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF MAY 21-27, 2017PROCLAMATION
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, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the week of May 21-27, 2017, as
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
with the theme, EMS Strong: Always in Service, I encourage the community to observe this week
with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 16th day of May, A.D. 2017.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk