03-ems-trauma-mo
PROCLAMATION NO. 2003-03
WHEREAS emergency medical service is a vital public service in Texas; and
WHEREAS each year in Texas, trauma is a major cause of death and disability; and
WHEREAS volunteer and paid emergency medical services teams, in concert with a developed network of trauma care facilities across Texas, providing lifesaving care in Texas 24 hours a
day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate for those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS the Texas trauma system, one component of Texas’ emergency medical response system, is organized to provide timely, appropriate access to quality emergency medical care for injured
or ill persons; and
WHEREAS Texas emergency personnel also care for the community by teaching injury prevention to citizens to lessen the occurrence and severity of injuries; and
WHEREAS the people of Texas benefit daily from the knowledge and skills of these highly-trained individuals and from the availability of the Texas trauma system;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as
Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
February 3-7, 2003
be declared:
“Emergency Medical Services Week”
in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas, in appreciation of your valuable contribution to our community.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 31st day of January 2003.
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WILLIAM B. GREEN, MAYOR