Backup Documents 05/10/2022 Item # 4B 40
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, EMS paramedics are often the first contact many residents and visitors to
Florida have with the health care system, benefiting them from paramedics'
efforts; 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 15 - 21, 2022, be designated as
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of May 2022.
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