HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-15 Proclamation - Emergency Medical Services WeekWHEREAS, 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, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby
proclaim the week of May 15-21, 2016 as:
Emergency Medical Services Week
in the City of Tukwila and encourage the community to observe this week with
appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.
Presented this 16`h day of May, 2016.