08 LC 35
0768
House
Resolution 1234
By:
Representatives Day of the
163rd,
Neal of the
1st,
Horne of the
71st,
Talton of the
145th,
Maddox of the
127th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the first responders, emergency medical technicians, cardiac technicians, and
paramedics of Georgia and recognizing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
through a coordinated, state-wide network, the emergency medical services
professionals of Georgia respond to almost one million calls for assistance
annually, risking their lives on a daily basis to go to the aid of those most in
need; and
WHEREAS,
in the State of Georgia, there are over 14,000 emergency medical personnel who
provide the essential life-saving services associated with out-of-hospital
emergency medical care delivery; and
WHEREAS,
access to quality emergency medical care dramatically improves the survival and
recovery rate of persons suddenly stricken with serious illness or injury;
and
WHEREAS,
their dedication and hard work, often at great personal sacrifice to themselves
and their families, give Georgians peace of mind in knowing that, should an
emergency medical need arise, well-trained and compassionate emergency medical
professionals will be available to render swift and effective assistance;
and
WHEREAS,
the goals of each and every one of these individuals and services include
illness and injury prevention; trauma system development; public information and
education; the prompt, efficient, and effective delivery of pre-hospital
emergency medical care; transportation to the most appropriate receiving
facility; and other services related to the health and well-being of the
citizens of the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
2008 marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of Georgia's outstanding emergency
medical services system and it is only fitting and proper that these life-saving
heroes be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body
commends each and every first responder, emergency medical technician, cardiac
technician, and paramedic in Georgia for his or her service to the people of
this state and recognizes May 18 through May 24, 2008, as Emergency Medical
Services Week in Georgia in honor of these tremendous life-saving
professionals.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Courtney
Terwilliger, President of the Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services,
and Marty Billings, Director of the Georgia Office of Emergency Medical Services
of the Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health.