Senators Whitmer, Hood, Hopgood, Anderson, Marleau and Young offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 60.

            A resolution to proclaim May 19-25, 2013, as Emergency Medical Services Week in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, Emergency medical services are 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; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That the week of May 19-25, 2013, be hereby recognized as Emergency Medical Services Week in the state of Michigan.