Mayor Tim Stribling signed a proclamation Monday morning designating May 17-23, 2020 Emergency Medical Service Week. The proclamation reads as follows.

Whereas, Emergency Medical Services is a vital public service; and

Whereas, the members of Emergency Medical Teams ae ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and

Whereas, access to quality Emergency Care dramatically improves the survival and

Recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and

Whereas, the Emergency Medical Service system consists of emergency physicians,

Emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators

Administrators and others; and

Whereas, the members of Emergency Medical Service teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and

Whereas, it is appropriate

To recognize the value and the accomplishments of Emergency Medical Services providers by designing Emergency Medical Services Week; now

Therefore, I Tim Stribling, County Mayor, DeKalb County, Tennessee in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 17th to May 23rd 2020 as Emergency Medical Service Week.

With the theme, EMS Strong-Ready Today, Preparing for Tomorrow, I encourage the community to observe this week with the appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

Tim Stribling, DeKalb County Mayor