PRINTER'S NO. 3515
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
908
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY SCHLEGEL CULVER, BARRAR, DiGIROLAMO, CONKLIN,
TOOHIL, MILLARD, HARKINS, RYAN, M. K. KELLER, TALLMAN,
LONGIETTI, O'NEILL, R. BROWN, COX, KNOWLES, BOBACK, READSHAW,
CAUSER, MACKENZIE, SONNEY, DUSH, FARRY, HICKERNELL,
SCHLOSSBERG, ROTHMAN, DAY, YOUNGBLOOD, KINSEY, EVERETT,
CORBIN, MARSICO, BURNS, TOEPEL, SAINATO, PICKETT, SAYLOR,
KAVULICH, MURT, MENTZER, WATSON, STURLA, CALTAGIRONE, GROVE,
D. COSTA, BIZZARRO, SCHWEYER, GILLEN, WHEELAND, M. QUINN,
NEILSON AND BENNINGHOFF, MAY 9, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MAY 9, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of May 20 through 26, 2018, as "Emergency
Medical Services Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Emergency medical services are 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 rates of those who experience
sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, Emergency medical services have grown to fill a gap
by providing important, out-of-hospital care which includes
preventative medicine, follow-up care and access to
telemedicine; and
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WHEREAS, The emergency medical services system consists of
emergency physicians, emergency nurses, rescue personnel,
emergency medical technicians, advanced emergency medical
technicians, paramedics, prehospital nurses, prehospital
physician extenders, air medical personnel, emergency medical
responders, emergency vehicle operators, firefighters, police
officers, educators, dispatchers, administrators and others; and
WHEREAS, The career members and volunteer members of
emergency medical services teams engage in thousands of hours of
specialized training and continuing education to enhance their
lifesaving skills; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
week of May 20 through 26, 2018, as "Emergency Medical Services
Week" in Pennsylvania to recognize the value and accomplishments
of emergency medical services providers; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the theme for "Emergency Medical Services
Week" is EMS Strong: "Stronger Together"; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage the
residents of this Commonwealth to observe "Emergency Medical
Services Week" with appropriate programs, ceremonies and
activities.
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