Proclamation

Emergency Medical Services Week

“EMS: More than a Job, A Calling”

May 20-26, 2012

Whereas, North Carolina’s Emergency Medical Services system is a vital public service; and

Whereas, the members of the Emergency Medical Services team are ready to provide life sustaining care to those in need twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week; and

Whereas, over the years the quality of emergency care has dramatically improved the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and

Whereas, our citizens benefit daily from the dedicated efforts, knowledge and skills of the emergency medical team, career or volunteer, technicians, paramedics, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, rescue squad workers, firefighters, public safety telecommunicators, public information, education and relations specialists, emergency vehicle maintenance technicians, administrators, educators, disaster response personnel, and, others who received specialized training and continuing education to enhance and maintain their lifesaving skills; and

Whereas, injury prevention, public education and the appropriate use of the Emergency Medical Services system will help reduce health care costs; and

Whereas, to recognize the value and accomplishments of the Emergency Medical Services team, we set aside a special period to observe the contributions of these men and women to our people here in Emerald Isle, and the State of North Carolina;

Now, Therefore, I, Arthur B. Schools, Jr., Mayor of Emerald Isle, do hereby proclaim May 20-26, 2012, as “Emergency Medical Services Week” in Emerald Isle and calls upon all citizens to observe this period with appropriate programs and activities.

Proclaimed this 8th day of May , 2012.

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Arthur B. Schools, Jr., Mayor