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STAFF MEMO
Meeting: Regular Council - May 14 2026
Staff Contact: Mayor Molly Young Department: Council
Proclaiming EMS Week as May 17 - 23, 2026 - Improving Outcomes, Together
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Agenda Item #3.
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EMS Week
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Improving Outcomes Together
WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services is a vital public service; 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 emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who
experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical services has grown to fill the healthcare gaps by providing important, out of
hospital care, including preventative medicine,follow-up care, and access to telemedicine; and
WHEREAS,the emergency medical services system consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians,
paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers,firefighters, police officers, educators, administrators, pre-hospital
nurses, emergency nurses, emergency physicians,trained members of the public, and other out of hospital
medical care providers; and
WHEREAS,the members of Emergency Medical Services teams, 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 the accomplishments of Emergency Medical Services
providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week;
NOW,THEREFORE, I, Molly Young, Mayor of the Village of Tequesta, in recognition of this event do hereby
proclaim the week of May 17t"-23rd, 2026, as
Emergency Medical Services Week
The 52nd Anniversary of EMS Week theme is EMS WEEK:Improving Outcomes Together. I encourage the
community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities in honor of the EMS
profession and the essential service it provides.
In Witness Whereof, we have set our hand and caused to be affixed the seal of the Village of Tequesta this 14t"
day of May, 2026.
MAYOR ATTEST