LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim the week of May 20-26, 2012, as Emergency Medical Services Week
in New York State

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who 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
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor
Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 20-26, 2012, as Emergency Medical
Services Week in New York State; and
WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services are an important part of the
continuum of healthcare; and
WHEREAS, The Emergency Medical Services system provides valuable
service to the community and is the vital link between the patient and
other healthcare providers; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 2.8 million calls are handled by Emergency
Medical Services providers each year in New York State; and
WHEREAS, More than 50,000 dedicated Emergency Medical Services provid-
ers, whether volunteer or career, respond 24 hours a day to a communi-
ty's call for emergency care; and
WHEREAS, Americans benefit daily from the knowledge and skills of
these highly trained individuals; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplish-
ments of Emergency Medical Services providers by designating Emergency
Medical Services Week; and
WHEREAS, Injury prevention and the appropriate use of the Emergency
Medical Services system will help reduce national healthcare costs; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim the week of May 20-26,
2012, as Emergency Medical Services Week in New York State; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.