Bill Text: MI HR0348 | 2017-2018 | 99th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare May 20-26, 2018, as Emergency Medical Services Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2018-05-22 - Adopted [HR0348 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2017-HR0348-Enrolled.html
Reps. Cochran, Allor, Canfield, Crawford, Elder, Faris, Howrylak and Sneller offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 348.
A resolution to declare May 20-26, 2018, as Emergency Medical Services Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Emergency medical services (EMS) is a vital public service; and
Whereas, Access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
Whereas, EMS plays a critical role in public outreach and injury prevention, and is evolving in its role as an important member of the healthcare community; and
Whereas, First responders, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics stand ready to provide compassionate, lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
Whereas, Emergency medical responders are supported by emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, educators, administrators, researchers, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, and others; and
Whereas, The member of EMS teams, both career and volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 20-26, 2018, as Emergency Medical Services Week in the state of Michigan. We recognize the value and the accomplishments of EMS practitioners.
