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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on April 20 , 1993 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers , Smith, Bishop, McPeak and Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RESOLUTION NO.93/177
IN THE MATTER OF PROMOTING
The week of May 23-29, 1993 as:
"Emergency Medical Services Week"
WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week is a time to acknowledge the
contribution that Emergency Medical Services professionals make to their community
every day.
WHEREAS, it is an opportunity to educate members of the public that they, by
accessing the EMS system early, may be the most important factor in saving a life.
WHEREAS, it is also an opportunity to generate public understanding and support
of EMS as a vital public service.
WHEREAS, the theme for this year's EMS Week observance is Emergency Medical
Services: We're Ready...Are You?
WHEREAS, this theme reminds the public that EMS providers are skilled and
dedicated individuals ready to provide life-saving assistance whenever it is needed and
emphasizes that members of the public need to prepare for the important role they play in
the EMS system.
WHEREAS, the Emergency Medical Care Committee is encouraging hospitals,
ambulance agencies, and other EMS providers to organize activities that enhance the
effectiveness of EMS by educating local residents on injury and illness prevention, on
how to recognize and respond to a medical emergency, and on the appropriate use of the
EMS system.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, proclaim the week of May 23 - 29, 1993
"Emergency Medical Services Week" in Contra Costa County.
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 April 20 , 1993
PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND
CO TY AD I TRATOR
BY k I VAM 14,4 ,DEPUTY
Orig Dept: Emergency Medical Services, 646-4690
cc: County Administrator
Health Services Department
Emergency Medical Services