[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 171 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

        H.Con. Res.171
                                          Agreed to May 21, 1998        

                       One Hundred Fifth Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America


                          AT THE SECOND SESSION

          Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twenty-seventh day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-
                                  eight


                          Concurrent Resolution


 


Whereas in 1928 Julian Stanley Wise founded the first volunteer rescue 
  squad in the United States, the Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid 
  Crew, and Virginia has subsequently taken the lead in honoring the 
  thousands of people nationwide who give their time and energy to 
  community rescue squads through the establishment of To The Rescue, a 
  museum located in Roanoke devoted to emergency medical services (EMS) 
  personnel;

Whereas to further recognize the selfless contributions of EMS 
  personnel nationwide, the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue 
  Squads, Inc., and the Julian Stanley Wise Foundation, in conjunction 
  with To The Rescue, in 1993 organized the first annual National 
  Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Memorial Service at Greene Memorial 
  United Methodist Church in Roanoke, Virginia, to honor EMS personnel 
  from across the country who have died in the line of duty;

Whereas the annual National EMS Memorial Service has captured national 
  attention by honoring 119 providers of emergency medical services 
  from 35 States;

Whereas the singular devotion of EMS personnel to the safety and 
  welfare of their fellow citizens is worthy of the highest praise;

Whereas the annual National EMS Memorial Service is a fitting reminder 
  of the bravery and sacrifice of EMS personnel nationwide;

Whereas according to the Department of Health and Human Services, 
  170,000 Americans require emergency medical services on an average 
  day, a number which projects to over 60,000,000 people annually; and

Whereas the life of every American will be affected, directly or 
  indirectly, by the uniquely skilled and dedicated efforts of EMS 
  personnel who work bravely and tirelessly to preserve America's 
  greatest resource--people: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),

SECTION 1. OFFICIAL SITE OF NATIONAL MEMORIAL SERVICE.

    The Congress declares the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to be the 
official site of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial 
Service to honor emergency medical services personnel who have died in 
the line of duty.

SEC. 2. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

    Nothing in this resolution shall be construed to place the National 
Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service under Federal authority or 
to require any expenditure of Federal funds.
  Attest:

                                 Clerk of the House of Representatives.

  Attest:

                                               Secretary of the Senate.