City of Pittsburgh - File #: 2004-0390

• File #: 2004-0390
• Version: 1
• Type: Proclamation
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 5/18/2004
• In control: City Council
• Enactment date: 5/18/2004
• Enactment #: 221
• Title: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend the good work of the Emergency Medical Teams; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares May 16 through 22 as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Pittsburgh.
• Sponsors: Len Bodack
• Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MS. PAYNE

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/18/2004	1	City Council	Adopted	Pass

Body

WHEREAS, the members of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services devote their careers to saving the lives of others; and

WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Teams consist of Paramedics, Emergency Physicians, First Responders and Telecommunications Officers; and

WHEREAS, the Fraternal Association of Professional Paramedics promotes the improvement of pre-hospital medical care through practice, research, and community service; and

WHEREAS, the people of Pittsburgh benefit daily from the knowledge and skills of these highly-trained individuals; and

WHEREAS, this being the 29^th anniversary of the Pittsburgh Paramedics in making tomorrows happen for our residents; and

WHEREAS, the theme for this anniversary year is "EMS:  There when you need us"; and,

WHEREAS, the designation of Emergency Medical Services Week will serve to educate the people of Pittsburgh regarding Emergency Medical Services.

Title

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend the good work of the Emergency Medical Teams; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares May 16 through 22 as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Pittsburgh.