HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01272003 - 99-251 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on May 18 1992 ,by the following vote:
AYES: SUPERVISORS GIOIA, UILKEMA, GERBER, DeSAUI.NIER, AND CANCIAMILLA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION NO. 99/ 251
IN THE MATTER OF PROMOTING
The week of May 16-22, 1999 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 day 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 providers have traditionally served as the safety net of
America's health care system; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical service teams consist of emergency physicians, emergency nurses,
emergency medical technicians,paramedics, firefighters,educators,administrators, and others; 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, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical
services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week; and
WHEREAS,injury prevention and the appropriate use of the EMS system will help reduce national
health care costs; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,proclaim the week of May 15 -22, 1999, as
"EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEED."
in Contra Costa County,and encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate
programs,ceremonies, and activities.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF
AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED May 18, 1999
PINI,BATCHELOR,CLERK.OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Orig. Dept: Emergency Medical Services
cc: County Administrator BY 'DEPUTY
Health Services Department
Emergency Medical Services