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PROCLAMATION
TO DESIGNATE THE WEEK OF MAY 18-24, 2014, AS EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES WEEK
WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; 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 emergency physicians,
emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators,
administrators and others; 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 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners in
recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 18-24, 2014, as:
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
with the theme, “EMS: Dedicated. For Life.”, and encourage the community to observe this
week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.
DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May, 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Charles K. Windes, Jr., Chairman
ATTEST:
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
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Don W. Howard