2022-2014 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2014
A resolution recognizing the week of May 15 to May 21, 2022 as
Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Janesville.
WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services is a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, the members of the City of Janesville Fire Department provide day-to-day
Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Services care to those in need in all conditions; and
WHEREAS, the access to quality Advanced Life Support emergency care dramatically
improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Janesville Fire Department are committed to high-quality care
for our community; and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Fire Department has gone above and beyond responding to medical
emergencies during the pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Fire Department works to greatly advance the safety and overall
well-being of the community; and
WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics are the first responders of the
emergency medical services system; and
WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics are cross-trained to respond to
Hazardous Materials, Tactical, and Technical Rescue emergencies; 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, the Janesville Fire Department cared for 7,489 patients and experienced 11,856
responses in 2022; 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 May 9, 2022, that the week of May 15 to May 21 be observed as "Emergency Medical
Services Week," and call upon all Janesville citizens to especially honor and show appreciation
for the City of Janesville Fire Department EMTs and Paramedics by deed, remark, and attitude.
ADOPTED: May 9, 2022 Motion by: Marshick
Second by: Williams
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
Burdick X
Mark A. F eitag, City Manager Jackson x
Marklein X
Marshick X
ATTEST. Miller X
G Williams X
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by:
Prepared by: