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Proclamation Designating May 17-23, 2026 as "Emergency Medical Services Week in Los Alamos" (Accepted by Los Alamos Fire Department, EMS Division Fire Chief Manual Pacheco)
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WHEREAS, emergency medical services are a vital public service who provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and,
WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care-provided by first-responders, pre-hospital nurses, hospital staff, and trained members of the public-dramatically improves patient survival and recovery rates; and,
WHEREAS, emergency medical services provide important, out-of-hospital care, including preventative medicine, follow-up care, and access to telemedicine; and,
WHEREAS, career and volunteer emergency medical services team members engage in thousands of hours of specialized training to enhance their lifesaving skills; and,
WHEREAS, this year’s theme of Improving Outcomes, Together, highlights the shared responsibilities of keep our community healthy and investing in emergency medical services.
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim May 17-23 2026 as:
“Emergency Medical Services Week”
in Los Alamos County, and I encourage everyone to join in recognizing this milestone and to show appreciation for the dedication and service of our Los Alamos County first-responders.
DATED this 12th day of May 2026.