Backup Documents 05/11/2021 Item #16H4 i `H4
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Collier County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and its paramedics
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 putting themselves in
danger; and
WHEREAS, MS paramedics are often the first contact many residents and visitors
have with the health care system, and successful outcomes are often
the result of the heroic efforts put forth by EMS paramedics; and
WHEREAS, EMS paramedics provide education, assessment, prevention and referral
services in addition to their emergency activities; and
WHEREAS, it is critical that the public be made aware of, understand, support and
successfully 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 May 16 - 22, 2021 be designated as
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 11th Day of May 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PENNY TA'fLOR AIRMAN