Proclamation - EMS Week May 2023

PROCLAMATION 
      EMS Week 
  
To designate the Week of May 21-27, 2023, 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 21-27, 2023, EMERGENCY MEDICAL 
SERVICES WEEK and I encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, 
ceremonies and activities. 
 
 
 
 
Alexis Hermosillo, Mayor