6. Proclamation - Emergency Medical Services Week - May 15-21PROCLAMATION
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
WHE,RFAS, the emergency medical services system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses,
emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators, and others; 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 thee value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services
providers Ivy ucaigiiaiiny truicigciicy svicuicai Services Week-; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Pamela B. Kennedy, Mayor of the City of Kalispell, do hereby proclaim the week of
May 15 through May 21, 2005 as
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
DATED this 16th day of May, 2005.
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Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor
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