New York K 514: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 21-27, 2023, as Emergency Medical Services Week in the State of New York

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Assembly Resolution No. 514
M. of A. BrabenecBY:
Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaimMEMORIALIZING
May 21-27, 2023, as Emergency Medical Services Week
in the State of New York
It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those whoWHEREAS,
give outstanding service to the people of this Empire State and whose
extraordinary achievements save lives, so profoundly strengthen our
shared commitment to family and community life; and
This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorializeWHEREAS,
Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 21-27, 2023, as Emergency Medical
Services Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National EMS Week; and
National Emergency Medical Services Week brings togetherWHEREAS,
local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety, honor and
dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of
medicine's "front line"; and
Emergency Medical Services are an important part of theWHEREAS,
continuum of healthcare; and
The members of emergency medical services teams are readyWHEREAS,
to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a
week; and
Access to quality emergency care dramatically improves theWHEREAS,
survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or
injury; and
The emergency medical services system consists ofWHEREAS,
physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics,
firefighters, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, medical volunteers,
and others; and
The members of emergency medical services teams, whetherWHEREAS,
career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized
training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills;
and
The residents of the State of New York benefit daily fromWHEREAS,
the knowledge and skills of these highly trained individuals; and
The Emergency Medical Services system provides valuableWHEREAS,
service to the community and is the vital link between the patient and
other healthcare providers; and
Approximately 2.8 million calls are handled by EmergencyWHEREAS,
Medical Services providers each year in New York State; and

More than 50,000 dedicated Emergency Medical ServicesWHEREAS,
providers, whether volunteer or career, respond 24 hours a day to calls
for emergency care throughout the community; and
Injury prevention and the appropriate use of the EmergencyWHEREAS,
Medical Services system will help reduce national healthcare costs; and
A great community is only as great as those persons andWHEREAS,
organizations that provide exemplary service, whether through
participation in voluntary programs, through unique personal achievement
in their profession or other endeavors, or simply through a lifetime of
good citizenry; and
It is the custom of this Legislative Body that whenWHEREAS,
organizations and individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations toRESOLVED,
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 21-27, 2023, as
Emergency Medical Services Week in the State of New York; and be it
further
That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, beRESOLVED,
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.