EMS Week Proclamation

To designate the Week of May 19-25, 2019, as Emergency Medical Services Week

WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and

WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and

WHEREAS emergency medical services has grown to fill a gap by providing important, out of hospital care, including preventative medicine, follow-up care, and access to telemedicine; 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, the Valley County Commissioners, Glasgow Montana, in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 19-25, 2019, as

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK with the theme, EMS Strong; Stronger Together,

I encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.

Sincerely,

Valley County Commissioners

Paul Tweten, Chairman

John Fahlgren, Chairman

Mary Armstrong, Chairman