WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital component of the State of Nevada's healthcare system; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, access to quality, innovative emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and
WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of men and women in private and public sectors - from emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency dispatchers, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators, volunteers, and others throughout our healthcare system who work together to ensure those in need receive the highest level of emergency care; and
WHEREAS, REMSA Health, Care Flight, Reno Fire Department, Sparks Fire Department, and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District's, commitment to patient care throughout northern Nevada has been an integral factor in our communities' safety, security, and success; and
WHEREAS, the region is proud to have organizations including REMSA Health, Care Flight, Reno Fire Department, Sparks Fire Department, and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, operating within the region to ensure the highest quality of patient care and community support; and
WHEREAS, the successes REMSA Health, Care Flight, Reno Fire Department, Sparks Fire Department, and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District have accomplished are an indication of its employees' dedication to the many communities serve; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week- EMS Strong: Where Emergency Care Begins;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim the week of May 21-27, 2023 as
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK IN NEVADA