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C.19

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:	May 12, 2009

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Adopt Resolution Recognizing May 17-23, 2009 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Awareness Week

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 05/12/2009

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Art Lathrop, 313-9560
cc:	Tasha Scott Barbara Borbon Art Lathrop

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 12, 2009
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

Adopt Resolution recognizing May 17-23, 2008 as Emergency Medical Services Awareness Week.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

BACKGROUND:

May 17-23, 2009 is National EMS Week, with the theme of “EMS: A Proud Partner in Your Community.“ This resolution will honor local EMS providers (paramedics, emergency medical technicians, first responders, fire fighters, police, and volunteers), as well as to raise public awareness concerning health and safety issues.