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PROCLAMATION <br />Designating the Week of May 15th — May 21s'2016, as <br />Emergency Medical Services Week <br />WHEREAS, President Gerald Ford signed the first National EMS Week proclamation in 1974 to draw <br />attention to the sacrifice, dedication,. and commitment of Emergency Medical Personnel by officially <br />recognizing their roles in our communities as a vital public service; and <br />WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care <br />to those in need, 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and <br />WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of <br />those who experience sudden illness or injury; and <br />WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system of Indian River County consists of first <br />responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators, <br />emergency nurses, emergency physicians, and many others dedicated to the field; and <br />WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, <br />engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their <br />lifesaving skills; and <br />WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of Indian River <br />County's emergency medical service providers, and remind all citizens of their tremendous <br />contributions to our quality of life here in Indian River County and throughout the country. <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS that we do hereby designate May 15th through May 21st, 2016, as Emergency <br />Medical Services Week. This year's theme, CALLED TO CARE, captures the spirit and devotion of <br />our providers and we encourage the community to recognize our teams by observing this week with <br />atpropriate respect and gratitude. We ask all Indian River County residents to honor this occasion by <br />s aring their own strength with our local EMS providers, and bar taking steps to improve individual <br />personal safety and preparedness. <br />Adopted this 17th day of May 2016 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Bob Solari, Chairman <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman <br />Wesley S. Davis <br />Peter D. O'Bryan <br />Tim Zorc <br />