[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 87 (Friday, May 25, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1163]
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HONORING MINNESOTA'S EMERGENCY SERVICES WORKERS--EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE, 
                         EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE

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                           HON. KEITH ELLISON

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 24, 2007

  Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
emergency service workers of Minnesota. This week is National Emergency 
Services Week and I am grateful for the opportunity to recognize the 
extraordinary dedication and service of Minnesota's Emergency Medical 
Dispatchers, First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, 
Paramedics, Emergency Department Nurses and Physicians and introduce 
this brief proclamation.
  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, the emergency medical services system consists of emergency 
physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, 
paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators and others; 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; and
  Now, therefore, I--Keith Ellison--Congressman for the Fifth District 
of Minnesota hereby proclaim the week of May 20-26, 2007, as National 
Emergency Services Week.

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