CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE


                         PROCLAMATION
         NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
                WEEK MAY 16 – 22, 2021

        WHEREAS, May has been designated as Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) Week. Emergency medical services is a vital public service; and the health,
safety, and well-being of the citizens in the City of Charlottesville is essential to the
happiness and well-being of our City; and


      WHEREAS, the members of the Charlottesville Fire Department are ready to
provide professional lifesaving care and compassion to those in need 24 hours a day,
seven days a week; and

      WHEREAS, EMS providers are prepared to respond to any crisis with pre-
hospital assessment, trauma, and medical care. They do this with their specialized
knowledge, experience, and leadership to reduce the severity of injuries and save lives;
and

        WHEREAS, EMS providers respond faithfully to all types of crisis under
incredible pressure that can take an emotional and physical toll, they put the needs of
their fellow citizens and community first; and

        WHEREAS, EMS providers, whether career or volunteer, engage in
thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their
lifesaving skills; and

      WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and accomplishments of
emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services
Week, now

       NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that I, Nikuyah Walker, Mayor
of the City of Charlottesville, on behalf of the Council of the City of Charlottesville in
recognition of this event, do hereby proclaim the week of May 16 - 22, 2021, as
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) WEEK, in Charlottesville,
Virginia, thereby encouraging the community to observe this week with appropriate
programs, ceremonies, and activities.

       Signed and sealed this 3rd day of May 2021.


                                                 _______________________________
                                                 Nikuyah Walker, Mayor