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File #: 2016-0187    Version: 1 Name: Proclamation: “Emergency Medical Services Week”
Type: Proclamation Status: Read and Filed
File created: 5/2/2016 In control: Parish Council
On agenda: 5/2/2016 Final action: 5/2/2016
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Proclamation: "Emergency Medical Services Week"
Sponsors: Wendy Benedetto
Indexes: Ambulance, Emergency Medical Services, Proclamations
Attachments: 1. 2016-0187 EMS week

2016-0187

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Proclamation:  “Emergency Medical Services Week”

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P R O C L A M A T I O N

WHEREAS,                     St. Charles Parish Emergency Medical Services is a vital public service; and,

WHEREAS,                     the members of the emergency medical services team are ready to provide life-saving 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 St. Charles Parish Emergency Medical Services system consists of emergency medical technicians, paramedics, educators, administrators, emergency physicians, and others; and,

WHEREAS,                     the members of St. Charles Parish Emergency Medical Services, 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, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM MAY 15-21, 2016 AS:

“EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK”

WITH THE THEME, EMS STRONG, WE ENCOURAGE THE COMMUNITY TO OBSERVE THIS WEEK WITH APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS, CEREMONIES AND ACTIVITIES.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

LARRY COCHRAN                                                                                                         WENDY BENEDETTO

PARISH PRESIDENT                                                                                                         COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

PAUL J. HOGAN, PE                                                                                                         WILLIAM BILLY WOODRUFF

COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B                                                               COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

TERRELL D. WILSON                                                                                    MARILYN B. BELLOCK

COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I                                                                                    COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT V

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

MARY K. CLULEE                                                                                                         TRACI A. FLETCHER

COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT II                                                               COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VI

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

DICK GIBBS                                                                                                                              JULIA FISHER-PERRIER

COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT III                                                               COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VII

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