78S30788 JNC-D

By:  Gattis                                                       H.R. No. 256



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Williamson County Emergency Medical Service has 
been named the 2003 Paramedic Emergency Medical Service of the Year 
by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians 
(NAEMT); and
	WHEREAS, Presented annually by the NAEMT, this prestigious 
award honors EMS providers that demonstrate exceptional leadership 
within the profession and outstanding commitment to prehospital 
medical care; and
	WHEREAS, Williamson County EMS is a 98-member organization 
that provides distinguished emergency medical care to 300,000 
residents of Central Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Actively raising community awareness, the group 
sponsors the annual "Shattered Dreams" event, which vividly 
demonstrates to high school students the dangers of drinking and 
driving; in addition, Williamson County EMS provides child safety 
seat inspections and helps to educate mothers on the importance of 
proper use of child safety seats; and
	WHEREAS, This fine organization has been duly recognized by 
the Texas Department of Health (TDH) for its laudable service to the 
people of Williamson County; within the past decade, the group has 
been designated by TDH as Best in State for Public Education and 
Injury Prevention, Best in State Public Provider of the Year, and  
Best in State for Administrative Excellence; and
	WHEREAS, Citizens of Williamson County can take comfort in 
the knowledge that the professionals of the Williamson County EMS 
are providing the highest quality emergency medical care, and it is 
a privilege to honor all those associated with this fine 
organization; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the 
Williamson County Emergency Medical Service on being named 2003 
Paramedic Emergency Medical Service of the Year and commend the 
many dedicated individuals involved for their resolute commitment 
to providing exemplary medical care; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.