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House Resolution 1274

By: Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Hanner of the 148th, Taylor of the 173rd, Horne of the 71st, Powell of the 29th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing February 8, 2012, as Emergency Medical Services Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the emergency medical services (EMS) professionals of Georgia respond to almost one million calls for assistance annually, risking their lives on a daily basis to go to the aid of those in need; and

WHEREAS, there are over 16,000 EMS personnel who provide the essential lifesaving services associated with out-of-hospital emergency medical care in the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the goals and services of each of these individuals include illness and injury prevention; trauma system development; public information and education; the prompt, efficient, and effective delivery of pre-hospital medical care; transportation to the most appropriate receiving facility; and other activities related to the health and well-being of the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, EMS personnel provide access to quality pre-hospital emergency care that dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of persons stricken with sudden illness or injury; and

WHEREAS, this year marks the celebration of Georgia's EMS system's 39th year of service; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the EMS professionals of Georgia be recognized for their outstanding and courageous service.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia for their outstanding service to the State of Georgia and recognize February 8, 2012, as Emergency Medical Services Day at the capitol.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Courtney Terwilliger, Chairman of the Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services and Keith Wages, Director of the Georgia Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma of the Department of Public Health, Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response.