City of Pittsburgh - File #: 2005-1393

• File #: 2005-1393
• Version: 1
• Type: Proclamation
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 5/16/2005
• In control: City Council
• Enactment date: 5/16/2005
• Enactment #: 289
• 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 15 through 21 as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Pittsburgh.
• Sponsors: Len Bodack, All Members
• Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MR. BODACK

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/16/2005	1	City Council	Adopted	Pass

Presenter

Presented by Mr. Bodack

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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, 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 30^th anniversary of the Pittsburgh Paramedics in making tomorrows happen for our residents; and

WHEREAS, the theme for this anniversary year is:  "EMS:  READY, RESPONSIVE AND RELIABLE"; 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 15 through 21 as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Pittsburgh.