4430104 ACR 20-57, “Emergency Medical Services Week and Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Day in the District of Columbia Recognition Resolution of 2013”

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

                                                        

20-57  

 

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

June 4, 2013

 

 

To declare the week of May 19, 2013 through May 25, 2013, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in the District of Columbia and May 22, 2013, as "Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Day" in the District of Columbia.

 

WHEREAS, emergency medical services are a vital public service;

 

WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to those in need;

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of rescue personnel, emergency responders, first responders, emergency medical technicians ("EMTs"), paramedics, emergency vehicle operators, firefighters,  firefighter EMTs, paramedic firefighters, police officers, prehospital nurses, air medical personnel, emergency physicians, emergency nurses, dispatchers, and others;

 

WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams engage in hundreds 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 who, by their service, are everyday heroes.

 

            RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as “Emergency Medical Services Week and Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Day in the District of Columbia Recognition Resolution of 2013”.

 

            Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and celebrates the dedication and accomplishments of the members of the District’s emergency medical services teams, and declares the week of May 19, 2013 through May 25, 2013, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in the District of Columbia and May 22, 2013, as "Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Day" in the District of Columbia

 

            Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.