[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 83 (Tuesday, May 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E979]
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                HONORING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK

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                            HON. ALBIO SIRES

                              of new jersy

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 20, 2008

  Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Emergency Medical 
Services Week which takes place the week of May 18 thru May 24, 2008. 
Emergency medical services are a vital public service, and the members 
of emergency medical service teams are ready to provide lifesaving care 
to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  Access to quality emergency care is not only a necessity but 
dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who 
experience sudden illness or injury. The emergency medical services 
system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency 
medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, and 
administrators.
  The members of the emergency medical services teams, whether career 
or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and 
continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills. It is 
appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency 
medical service providers by designating Emergency Medical Services 
Week.
  Please join me in honoring Extraordinary People, Extraordinary 
Service and may we all continue to encourage our communities to observe 
this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.

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