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Senate Approves
Robbins' Resolution Recognizing EMS Providers
Governor,
Legislators Honor Those Who Responded to Hurricanes Katrina & Rita
HARRISBURG -- State
Senator Bob Robbins (R-50) announced that the Senate adopted his resolution
recognizing the work of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers in
conjunction with a joint press conference with the Governor showing appreciation
to EMS providers who assisted in the recovery from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
"Senate
Resolution 284 helps to reaffirm the Commonwealth's appreciation for our EMS
providers -- paramedics, emergency medical technicians, first responders, fire
fighters, and police," said Sen. Robbins. "It is important that we, as
citizens, take time to recognize the valuable role that EMS providers play in
our lives. They save a countless number of lives each year in communities
across the Commonwealth. They deserve our support, and gratitude."
In addition to
recognizing EMS providers, the resolution designates the week of May 14th --
20th as "EMS Week" in Pennsylvania; designates May 14th as "Military EMS
Personnel Day"; and designates May 20th as "EMS Personnel Day." This year's
theme is "EMS, Serving on Health Care's First Line." More information on EMS
Week may be found at the
American College of Emergency Physicians' website.
Senator Robbins
also participated in a press conference with Governor Edward Rendell, Secretary
of Health Calvin Johnson, and Senate and House colleagues, including
Representative Teresa Forcier (R-6), sponsor of the House Resolution. The press
conference honored the service of EMS providers who directly aided in the
aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
"I would like to thank everyone, including members
of the Meadville Area Ambulance Company, the Northwest PA EMS, and the Shenango
Valley Area Ambulance Company, who made personal sacrifices and responded to one
of our nation's most terrible natural disasters," said Robbins. "Without the
help of approximately 250 Pennsylvania EMS providers, there's no telling how
many more lives would have been lost to Katrina and Rita."
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