Proclamation - EMS Week

EMS Week Proclamation 
To designate the Week of May 16-22, 2021, 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, 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, I, Alexis Hermosillo, Mayor of the City of El Mirage, in recognition of this 
event do hereby proclaim the week of May 16-22, 2021 as 
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK 
 
 
I encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
activities. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Alexis Hermosillo, Mayor