Georgia-2009-HR1428-Introduced

By: Representatives Day of the 163rd, Maddox of the 127th, Frazier of the 123rd, Talton of the 145th, Collins of the 27th, and others

Commending the first responders, emergency medical technicians, cardiac technicians, and paramedics of Georgia and recognizing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, through a coordinated, state-wide network, the emergency medical services 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 most 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, access to quality emergency medical care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of persons suddenly stricken with serious illness or injury; and

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

WHEREAS, 2010 marks the thirty-sixth anniversary of Georgia's outstanding emergency medical services system and it is only fitting and proper that these life-saving heroes be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body commends each and every first responder, emergency medical technician, cardiac technician, and paramedic in Georgia for his or her service to the people of this state and recognizes May 16 through May 22, 2010, as Emergency Medical Services Week in Georgia in honor of these tremendous life-saving professionals.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Courtney Terwilliger, Chairman of the Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services, and Billy Watson, Acting Director of the Georgia Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma of the Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health.