2018-1544 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-1544
A Resolution Recognizing the Week of May 20 - 26, 2018 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 14th day of May 2018, that the week of May 20th to May 26th 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: May 14, 2018 Motion by: Gruber
Second by: Williams
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Conley X
Farrell X
Mark . reitag, City Manager Gruber X
Jorgensen X
ATT Marklein X
Williams X
Wolfe X
I- id T. Godek, City C irk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczy , City Attorney
Proposed by: City Administration
Prepared by: Fire Department