City of Pittsburgh - File #: 2008-0439

• File #: 2008-0439
• Version: 1
• Type: Proclamation
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 5/20/2008
• In control: City Council
• Final action: 5/20/2008
• Enactment date: 5/20/2008
• Enactment #: 261
• 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 18 through 24 as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Pittsburgh.
• Sponsors: Bruce A. Kraus, All Members
• Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MR. KRAUS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/20/2008	1	City Council	Adopted	Pass

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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, First Responders, Telecommunications Officers, Physicians and Nurses; 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 the highly-trained individuals; and

WHEREAS, this being the 33^rd anniversary of the Pittsburgh Paramedics in making tomorrows happen for our residents; and

WHEREAS, the theme for this anniversary year is "YOUR LIFE IS OUR MISSION"; and,

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

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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 18 through 24 as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Pittsburgh.