HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2015-05-18 Item 3C - Proclamation - Emergency Medical Services Week - May 17-23Office of the Mayor
• City of Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAMATION
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, King County's regional EMS partnership contributes to achieving the
nation's highest reported cardiac arrest survival rate, now up to 62 percent, and the region's
reputation as the best place in the world to survive a heart attack;
WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of emergency physicians,
emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators,
administrators and others; 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, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of
emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week;
NOW THEREFORE, 1, Jim Haggerton, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby
proclaim the week of May 17-23, 2015 as:
Emergency Medical Services Week
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all citizens I encourage the community to observe this
week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.
Presented at the City Council meeting this 18' day of May, 2015.
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Jim H a ayo;
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