2023-2127 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2127
A resolution recognizing the Week of May 21 - 27, 2023 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, 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 greatly to 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, 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 7,918 patients and experienced 7,815
EMS 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 this 8th day of May 2023, that the week of May 21 to May 27 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 8, 2023 Motion by: Williams
Second by: Jackson
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
Burdick X
Kevin M. Lahner, City Manager Jackson X
Marshick X
Miller X
ATTEST: Neeno X
Williams X
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Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
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