11 LC 94 3905

House Resolution 203

By: Representatives Martin of the 47th and Riley of the 50th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Rural Metro Ambulance on the occasion of its 63rd anniversary; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Rural Metro Ambulance has 470 paramedics, EMTs, and support staff working in Georgia, and has been working diligently for the past 63 years to provide Georgians with life-saving services; and

WHEREAS, through a coordinated, state-wide network, Rural Metro serves as one of the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia that respond to almost 1 million calls for assistance annually, with employees risking their lives on a daily basis to aid those in need; and

WHEREAS, in the State of Georgia, there are over 14,000 emergency medical personnel who provide the essential life-saving services associated with out-of-hospital emergency medical care delivery; and

WHEREAS, the dedication and hard work of Rural Metro employees, often at great personal sacrifice to themselves and their families, give Georgians peace of mind in knowing that, should an emergency medical need arise, well-trained and compassionate emergency medical professionals will be available to render swift and effective assistance; and

WHEREAS, this remarkable corporate citizen has established a glowing reputation throughout Georgia by offering highly trained employees familiar with the latest treatment modalities, medications, and standards of care; and

WHEREAS, the dedication to saving lives of Georgians consistently demonstrated by this amazing company is worthy of recognition.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the first responders, emergency medical technicians, cardiac technicians, and paramedics of Rural Metro Ambulance for their service to the people of Georgia and recognize Rural Metro Ambulance for its 63-year commitment to providing services that make communities safer.

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 Rural Metro Ambulance.