2020 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 42
BY SENATOR FOIL
A RESOLUTION
To designate the week of May 17-23, 2020, as 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 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 has grown to fill a gap by providing
important, out of hospital care, including preventative 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 their lifesaving skills; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of
emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
hereby designates the week of May 17-23, 2020, as Emergency Medical Services Week.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the citizens of Louisiana are hereby encouraged
to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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