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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on May 14, 1996 , by the following vote:
AYES: SUPERVISORS ROGERS, BISHOP, DeSAULNIER, TORLAKSON and SMITH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE RESOLUTION NO. 96/208
IN THE MATTER OF PROMOTING
The week of MAY 19 - 259 1996 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, 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 19 - 25, 1996, as
"EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK" 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 14, 1996
PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
UPER S COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
B , DEPUTY
Orig Dept: Emergency Medical Services, 646-4690
cc: County Administrator
Health Services Department
Emergency Medical Services