South Carolina S 1187: Randy L. Potts

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2025-2026 Bill 1187 Text of Previous Version (May. 07, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 1187

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

TO DECLARE MAY 17-23, 2026, AS "EMERGENCY MEDICAL 
SERVICES WEEK" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE THE ESSENTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS 
OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS.

Whereas, emergency 
medical services are vital public services that protect the health and safety 
of the residents of South Carolina; and

Whereas, the members of 
emergency medical services (EMS) teams are prepared to provide lifesaving care 
to those in need twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week; and

Whereas, access to 
quality emergency care significantly improves the survival and recovery rates 
of individuals experiencing sudden illness or injury; and

Whereas, emergency 
medical services fill critical healthcare gaps by providing out-of-hospital 
care, preventative medicine, follow-up care, and access to telemedicine; and

Whereas, the EMS system 
includes first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency 
medical dispatchers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, educators, 
administrators, prehospital nurses, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, and 
trained members of the public; and

Whereas, EMS 
professionals, both career and volunteer, devote thousands of hours to 
specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving 
skills; and

Whereas, it is 
appropriate for the members of the General Assembly to recognize the 
dedication, service, and accomplishments of emergency medical services 
providers and to recognize the essential contributions of emergency medical 
services professionals. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the 
Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the 
South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, declare May 17-23, 2026, 
as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in South Carolina and encourage all 
citizens to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
activities.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the South Carolina Department of 
Public Health's Bureau of EMS and Trauma.

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