2020-1773 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-1773
A resolution recognizing the Week of May 17 - 23, 2020 as
Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Janesville.
WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services is a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, the members of City of Janesville Fire Department provide Advanced Life Support
Emergency Medical Services care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, the access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate
of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Fire Department works greatly to advance the safety and overall well-being of
the community; and
WHEREAS, the emergency medical technicians and paramedics are the first responders of the
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 the City of 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 2020, 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: May 11, 2020 Motion by: Williams
Second by: Johnson
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
Conley X
Mark A. F eitag, City Manager Farrell X
Johnson X
ATTES . Marklein X
Williams X
Wolfe X
D id T. Gode , Ci Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Fire Department
Prepared by: Fire Department