HomeMy Public PortalAbout1999-42 Emergency Medical Services Week ProclamationRESOLUTION NO. 99-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; RECOGNIZING
MAY 16 THROUGH MAY 22, 1999 AS EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the week of May 16 through May 22, 1999 has been established as Emergency
Medical Services Week as a time to recognize all emergency medical personnel serving in a variety
of roles for their unselfish dedication to Florida's residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical professionals and volunteers provide medical care to
victims of sudden life -threatening injuries and illnesses, often under stressful conditions and in high-
rise situations, to save the lives of others; and
WHEREAS, the residents of and visitors to the state of Florida and especially Key Biscayne,
benefit daily from the efforts of skilled dispatchers, first responders, emergency medical technicians,
paramedics, emergency and trauma nurses, educators, emergency and trauma physicians, and support
personnel; and
WHEREAS, it is critical the general public be made aware of, understand and support, and
effectively use its local emergency medical services system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That in recognition to all emergency medical personnel serving in a variety of
roles for their unselfish dedication to Florida's residents and visitors, the Village Council hereby
recognizes May 16 through 22, 1999 as Emergency Medical Services Week.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of May , 1999.
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CONCHITA H. ALVAREZ, CMC
VILLAGE CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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RICHARD JAY WEISS, VILLAGE ATTORNEY