2019 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 153
BY SENATOR MARTINY
A RESOLUTION
To designate the week of May 19 through 25 as Emergency Medical Services Week at the
Louisiana State Capitol.
WHEREAS, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians has
designated the week of May 19 through May 25 as Emergency Medical Services Week,
nationally, and has selected, as a theme for the week, "EMS Strong: Beyond the Call"; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical services are a vital public service and the members
of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need
twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival
and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical services have grown to fill a gap by providing
important, out-of-hospital care, including preventive medicine, follow-up care, and access
to telemedicine; and
WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of first responders,
emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters,
police officers, educators, administrators, pre-hospital nurses, emergency nurses, emergency
physicians, trained members of the public, and other out-of-hospital medical care providers;
and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or
volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to
enhance and ensure their lifesaving skills; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of
emergency medical services providers by designating the week of May 19 through May 25
as Emergency Medical Services Week at the Louisiana State Capitol.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby designate the week of May 19 through May 25 as Emergency Medical Services
Week at the Louisiana State Capitol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Frances Kosak, Legislative Liaison, Louisiana Association of Nationally Registered
Emergency Medical Technicians.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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