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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Resolution on May 20, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES: SUPERVISORS UILKEMA, GLOVER & DeSAULNIER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SUPERVISOR GIOIA
ABSTAIN: NONE
DISTRICT III IS VACANT
Resolution No. 20030333
Subject: DESIGNATING THE )
WEEK OF MAY 18-24, 2003 }
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, it is appropriate to highlight public access defibrillation programs and education as
being highly important to the survival and well-being of patients suffering cardiac arrest; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical services teams consist of emergency medical technicians,
paramedics, firefighters, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, emergency medical
dispatchers, EMS educators, EMS administrators, and others; and
WHEREAS, Americans benefit daily from the knowledge and skills of these highly trained
individuals; and
WHEREAS, injury prevention health and education will help the public to assist the EMS
teams save lives in our community; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency
medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declares the week of
May 18-24, 2003, Emergency Medical Services Week, and encourages the community to
become involved in cardiac care including public access defibrillation and 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 20, 2003
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of
Superylpors and County Administr4ator ,
By .Deputy
Contact: Emergency Medical Services 646-4690
cc: EMS
RESOLUTION NO. 20031