Rep. Cochran offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 348.

            A resolution to declare May 20-26, 2018, as Emergency Medical Services Week in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, Emergency medical services (EMS) is a vital public service; and

            Whereas, Access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and  

            Whereas, EMS plays a critical role in public outreach and injury prevention, and is evolving in its role as an important member of the healthcare community; and

            Whereas, First responders, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics stand ready to provide compassionate, lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and

            Whereas, Emergency medical responders are supported by emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, educators, administrators, researchers, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, and others; and

            Whereas, The member of EMS teams, both career and volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 20-26, 2018, as Emergency Medical Services Week in the state of Michigan. We  recognize the value and the accomplishments of EMS practitioners.