SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 90

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Williamson County Emergency Medical Services, which 
was presented with the 2003 Paramedic Emergency Medical Service 
of the Year Award on September 25, 2003, by the National 
Association of Emergency Medical Technicians; and

	WHEREAS, Williamson County Emergency Medical Services 
provides county residents with Mobile Intensive Care Unit 
ambulance services, public education, emergency management 
resources, and Emergency Medical Dispatch communications; and

	WHEREAS, The program began in 1975 with only three 
ambulances; it grew rapidly during the 1990s to meet the growing 
needs of Williamson County; today 98 full-time paramedics 
provide around-the-clock emergency services to a rural and urban 
population of just over 300,000, which is spread over an area of 
1,100 square miles; and

	WHEREAS, During an eight-year period, the county's 
emergency services program earned five major awards from the 
Texas Department of Health; in 1994, it won the Best in State 
Public Provider of the Year; in 1995, it was named Best in State 
for Administrative Excellence; in 1997, John Sneed earned 
recognition as Best in State Administrator of the Year; and in 
2002, it won the Best in State for Public Education and Injury 
Prevention; also, in 2002, Dr. Stephen Benold, the medical 
director for the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services, 
was recognized as the Best in State Medical Director of the Year; 
and

	WHEREAS, Williamson County Emergency Medical Services 
educates county residents by sponsoring such community events
as the annual "Shattered Dreams," which informs high school 
students about the dangers of driving while intoxicated; it also 
offers inspections of child safety seats and promotes children's 
vehicular safety through its We Have A Little Emergency videos 
for new mothers; and

	WHEREAS, Williamson County Emergency Medical Services
has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership in the 
emergency medical services profession and dedication to the 
community, and its members deserve legislative recognition for 
their outstanding performances; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Williamson 
County Emergency Medical Services for its exemplary work in 
assisting the residents of Williamson County during medical 
emergencies and crises and extend congratulations to its members 
on its selection for the 2003 Paramedic Emergency Medical Service 
of the Year Award; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Williamson County as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ogden




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on October 2, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate