To designate the Week of May 16-22, 2010, as 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 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 the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week; now

THEREFORE, I [name, title, city, state] in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 16-22, 2010, as

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK

With the theme, EMS: Anytime, Anywhere, We’ll Be There, I encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.

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Name and Title of Official            

2010 EMS Week Proclamation
Download Sample Proclamation (Microsoft Word format). Use the sample Proclamation to prepare an EMS Week proclamation for your city, county, or state. Schedule a public signing ceremony and invite community leaders. Provide demonstrations and tours as well.