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G BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe Mayor Sylvia Murphy,District 5
The Florida Keys l'U � � Mayor Pro Tern Danny Kolhage,District 1
�pw° Michelle Coldiron,District 2
Heather Carruthers,District 3
David Rice,District 4
County Commission Meeting
May 22, 2019
Agenda Item Number: B.1
Agenda Item Summary #5597
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 5
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Susan Ptomey (305) 453-8787
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week proclaiming
May 19 - 25, 2019 as Emergency Medical Services Week
ITEM BACKGROUND: In recognition of the value and the accomplishments of emergency
medical services providers by designation Emergency Medical Services Week.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: Annual Proclamation
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
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Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
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REVIEWED BY:
Sylvia Murphy Completed 05/07/2019 8:14 PM
Bob Shillinger Completed 05/07/2019 9:36 PM
Kathy Peters Completed 05/07/2019 9:41 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 05/22/2019 9:00 AM
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and
WHEREAS,the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving
care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven day a week; and
WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recover rate
of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS,the emergency medical services system consists of firefighters, firefighter EMTs, E
firefighter-paramedics, emergency and trauma nurses, dispatchers, educators, emergency and trauma
physicians and support personnel; and
WHEREAS,the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, 0
engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their :
lifesaving skills; and 0
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WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency
medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week; now
THEREFORE, as the Mayor of Monroe County, Florida I do hereby proclaim May 19-25, 2019 as
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
Mayor
Monroe County, FLorida
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