HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012000 - 2000-249 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of DESIGNATING )
THE WEEK OF MAY 14-20, 2000 )
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK )
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000/249
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 providers have traditionally served as the
safety net of America's health care system; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical services 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, BE IT BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RESOLVED that the week of May 14-20,2000 be
DESIGNATED as Emergency Medical Services Week,and encourage the community
to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON MAY 23, 2000 by a unanimous vote of the Board
members present.
1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the
Minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal
Of the Board of Supervisors
Affixed this 23rd Day of May, 2000
PHIL BATCHELOR, County
Administrator and Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors
Resolution No. 2000/249