HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 04- 2022 Emergency Medical Services WeekEmergency Medical Services Week Proclamation
May 15 - 21, 2022
Whereas, Emergency medical services is a vital public series; 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, the emergency medical services system consists of first responders, emergency
medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, police officers,
educators, administrators, pre -hospital nurses, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, trained
members of the public, and other out of hospital medical care providers; 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, I, Sean VanGordon, Mayor of the City of Springfield, do hereby proclaim
May 15 - 21, 2022 Emergency Medical Services Week in Springfield, Oregon and encourage the
community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
SPRINGFIELD
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OREGON
Sean VanGordon
Mayor