2015-1204 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -1204
A Resolution Recognizing the Week of May 17th, 2015, 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, the emergency medical technicians and paramedics are the first responders of
emergency medical services system; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams 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 in Janesville by designating Emergency Medical Services Week;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Janesville
on this 11th day of May 2015, that the week of May 17th to May 23rd be observed as
"Emergency Medical Services Week ", and call upon all Janesville citizens to especially honor
and show our appreciation for the City of Janesville Fire Department EMTs and Paramedics by
deed, remark and attitude.
ADOPTED: Mav 11, 2015 Motion by: Bobzien
Second by: Gruber
APPROVED: / Council member Aye Nay Pass Absent
.-41 4- ArL Bobzien X
Deupree X
Mar • . ' reitag, City Manager Farrell X
Gruber X
ATTE Liebert X
Marklein X
Tidwell X
avid T. Godek, Deputy City Clerk- Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Council President Marklein
Prepared by: Deputy Chief Ponkauskas