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Senate Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2013 - 2014
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | April 23, 2013 03:32 PM |
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| From: | Senator Lisa Baker |
| To: | All Senate members |
| Subject: | “Emergency Medical Services Week” in Pennsylvania |
| Please join me in co-sponsoring a resolution designating the week of May 19th through May 26th, 2013 as “Emergency Medical Services Week” in Pennsylvania, and May 22nd, 2013 as “Emergency Medical Services for Children Day.” This year’s theme is “EMS: One Mission, One Team.” This resolution honors the network of emergency medical responders, from ambulance attendants and paramedics to firefighters, police officers, and emergency room doctors and nurses. These first responders render emergency assistance after a sudden illness or injury, often only yards away from speeding traffic, raging fires, and dangerous crime scenes. They frequently risk their own lives in order to save the lives of others. Since 1993, the EMS Memorial Service has honored 423 men and women from 47 states and the District of Columbia who have lost their lives in the line of duty. For sick and injured patients, access to quality emergency care significantly improves their chances of survival and their recovery process. As highly skilled professionals in the front lines of emergency care, the many volunteer and career members of our EMS network engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving abilities. They greatly deserve this annual recognition. Thank you for joining me in offering this resolution. |
Introduced as SR139