[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 64 (Friday, May 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E842]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING CHEROKEE COUNTY EMS

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                             HON. BOB BARR

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2002

  Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, Most of us rarely give a thought to 
who would provide us with medical assistance in an emergency situation. 
Those of us in northwest Georgia, are proud to know one such emergency 
care organization is the Cherokee County Emergency Medical Services. 
This group of individuals was recently awarded the Service of the Year 
award by the Region I Emergency Medical Services Council. This 
prestigious award is based on many characteristics, such as community 
service programs, training opportunities, and commendations from 
patients. The Cherokee County EMS shines in each of these categories, 
which accounts for their being recognized and honored for their work.
  The Cherokee County EMS was formed in 1995, and has since been the 
sole provider of 9-1-1 Emergency Medical Services in the county. During 
its first year of operation, the division received the Director of the 
Year award from not only the state of Georgia, but also the Region EMS. 
It was also recognized for the best Safe Kids Campaign, and received 
the Service of the Year award in 1996. This is the third time this 
outstanding EMS provider has been recognized as Service of the Year, 
allowing it to permanently keep the trophy.
  The group not only provides a transportation service to those with 
medical needs, but also spends numerous hours volunteering within the 
community. These activities include fundraisers for the March of Dimes, 
interaction with the Boy and Girl Scouts, and taking blood pressure at 
senior centers. This group of individuals deserve recognition for not 
only the exemplary services they provide, but also for their dedication 
to the community.

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