Backup Documents 05/14/2013 Item # 4GPROCLAMATION I 4G
WHEREAS, Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services Department of Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) paramedics care for victims of sudden life -
threatening injuries and illnesses, often under stressful conditions and in
high -risk situations, to the save the lives of others; and,
WHEREAS, EMS paramedics must rapidly assess, manage and effectively provide care
in unpredictable situations that may require putting themselves in danger;
and,
WHEREAS, EMS paramedics are often the first contact many residents and visitors to
Florida have with the healthcare system and these individuals receive direct
benefits from the daily efforts of EMS; and,
WHEREAS, EMS paramedics provide education, assessment, prevention and referral
services in addition to their emergency activities, and,
WHEREAS, it is critical that the general public is aware of its EMS system in order to
understand, support and use it effectively; and,
WHEREAS, recognition is given to all emergency professionals serving in a variety of
roles for their unselfish dedication to Florida's residents and visitors.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that May 19M -2Yh, 2013 be designated as
COLLIER COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of May, 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
P. FLORIDA
A. HILLER, CHAIRWOMAN