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x; THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on May. 16, 1995 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Smith, DeSaulnier, Bishop
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Torlakson
ABSTAIN: None RESOLUTION NO. 95/212
IN THE MATTER OF PROMOTING
The week of MAY 14 - 20, 1995 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, 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, 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 14 - 20, 1995, 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 !110 A6&,I In , 19 9,K
PHIL BATC LOR, CLERK OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND
COU�NTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY—Qi:. , DEPUTY
Orig Dept: Emergency Medical Services, 646-4690
cc: County Administrator
Health Services Department
Emergency Medical Services