HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-0502 PROCLAMATION PROCLAMATION
WItEREAS, emergency medical services are vital to the welfare of the public; and
WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survix~al and
recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, only one third of Americans rate their households as being "very well
prepared" for a medical emergency; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical services providers have traditionally served as the
safety net of America's health care system; and
WHEREAS, the members of Ashland's emergency medical services teams consist of
emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians,'
paramedics, firefighters, police officers, 911 dispatchers, educators, administrators,
and others; and
WHEREAS, Ashland's emergency medical services teams complete 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; and
educate the citizens of Ashland about injury prevention and how to respond to a
medical emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, l, Catherine M. Golden, Mayor of Ashland, Oregon, in
recognition of this event, do hereby proclaim the week of May 14-20, 1995 as
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
and encourage the community to observe this week by recognizing the cooperative
efforts of Ashland's emergency medical services teams.
Dated this 2nd day of May. 1995.