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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 05161995 - 95-212 1.1 sOL 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