Backup Documents 05/10/2011 Item # 4I
PROCLAMA TION
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WHEREAS, Paramedics from the Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services _
'Department of Emerqency Medical Services' care for victims of sudden life-
threatening injuries and illnesses, often under stressful conditions and in
high-risk situations to save the lives of others: and,
WHEREAS, EMS paramedics must rapidly assess, manage, and effectively provide care in
unpredictable situations that may require puffing themselves in danger: and,
WHEREAS, EMS paramedics are often the first contact many residents and visitors to
Florida have with the health care system, the residents of and visitors to the
State of Florida benefit daily from their efforts: and,
WHEREAS, EMS paramedics provide education, Qssessment, prevention, and referral
services in addition to their emergency activities: and,
WHEREAS, it is critical that the general public be made aware of, understand, support,
and effectively use its local emergency medical services system: and
WHEREAS, recognition is due to all emergency medical 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 the week of May 15 through May 21, 2011 be
designated as
COLLIER COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of May, 2011.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
ArrEST:
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DWIGHT. . BROCK, CLERK