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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.2 PROCLAMATION: Emergency Medical Services Week - May 15-21, 2022Mr�GauC �'d'+rt;�iect Subject Meeting Fiscal Impact Dollar Amount Budget Source Category Type Information O.s PROCLAMATION: May 15-21, 2022 May 17, 2022 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD - Iutwo] ;7.V 0,149 i� Information Item ATTACHMENTS: emergencymedicalservicesweekmay 2022.pdf 1 PROCLAMATION EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK MAY 15-21, 2022 WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical service teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and WHEREAS, access to quality medical care dramatically improve the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; 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 WHERAS, 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 service 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 accomplishments of emergency medical service providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Paul Wm. Hoefert, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois, do hereby proclaim MAY 15-21, 2022 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK with the theme, "EMS: Rising to the Challenge", in the Village of Mount Prospect and encourage my fellow citizens to recognize and thank the dedicated members of the Mount Prospect Fire Department who selflessly provide 24-hour service to the people of Mount Prospect. Paul Wm. Hoefert Mayor ATTEST: Karen M. Agoranos Village Clerk Dated this 17th day of May, 2022 E