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2 <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> <br />PROCLAMATION <br />EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK <br />MAY 17-23, 2015 <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Orange County Emergency Medical Services System is a vital public <br />service; and <br />WHEREAS, the members of Orange County Emergency Medical Services team are ready <br />to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seve <br />WHEREAS, access to quality pre-hospital emergency care dramatically improves the <br />survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illnesy; and <br />WHEREAS, the Orange County Emergency Medical Services system consists of <br />emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical techni <br />firefighters, telecommunicators, educators, administrators and others; and <br />WHEREAS, the members of Emergency Medical Services teams, whethe <br />volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training <br />education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and <br />WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accompents of <br />Emergency Medical Services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services <br />Week; <br />NOW THEREFORE we, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, in <br />recognition of this event, do hereby proclaim the week of May 17-23, 2015, as <br />EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK, with the theme of EMS STRONG, by officially <br />recognizing and appreciating the Emergency Medical Services Providers that serve our <br />community. <br />th <br />This the 19 day of May, 2015. <br />_________________________________ <br />Earl McKee, Chair <br />Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />