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SR 264: Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day; recognize February 28, 2025

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Senate Resolution 264

By: Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others

A RESOLUTION

Commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing February 28, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Georgia's emergency medical services (EMS) system is celebrating its 49th year of service; and

WHEREAS, the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia respond to almost one million calls for assistance annually, risking their lives on a daily basis to go to the aid of those in need; and

WHEREAS, in the State of Georgia, there are more than 26,000 licensed emergency medical services personnel who provide the essential life-saving services associated with out-of-hospital emergency medical care; and

WHEREAS, the goals and services of each of these individuals include illness and injury prevention; trauma system development; public information and education; prompt, efficient, and effective delivery of pre-hospital emergency medical care; transportation to the most appropriate receiving facility; and other activities related to the health and well-being of the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, EMS personnel provide access to quality pre-hospital emergency care that dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of persons stricken with sudden illness or injury.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia for their outstanding and courageous service to this state and recognize February 28, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the state capitol.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Chad Black, Chairman of the Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association, and Michael Johnson, Director of the Georgia Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma of the Department of Public Health.