HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 05101994 - 94-260 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
Adopted this Order on May 10, 1994 , by the following vote:
AYES: SUPERVISORS SMITH, BISHOP, DESAULNIER, TORLAKSON AND POWERS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE RESOLUTION NO. 94/260
IN THE MATTER OF PROMOTING
The week of MAY 15 - 21, 1994 as:
"EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK"
WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those
who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, only a third of Americans rate their households as being "very well prepared" for a medical
emergency; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical services providers have traditionally served as the safety net of America's
health care system; 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, 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, the designation of Emergency Medical Services Week will serve to educate the people of the
county of Contra Costa about injury prevention and how to respond to a medical emergency; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, proclaim the week of May 15 - 21, 1994, as "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 0. n, 10 . )9q
PHIL BATCHELQJR, CL RK OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BYDEPUTY
Orig Dept: Emergency Medical Services, 646-4690
cc: County Administrator
Health Services Department
Emergency Medical Services