SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 838

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join citizens across the state in celebrating May, 2009, as Trauma Awareness Month and in observing May 17 through 23, 2009, as Emergency Medical Services Week; and

WHEREAS, Trauma Awareness Month and Emergency Medical Services Week give citizens the opportunity to acknowledge the many contributions that emergency medical services providers offer to our society; and

WHEREAS, The theme of Emergency Medical Services Week in 2009 is "EMS: A Proud Partner in Your Community," and the slogan chosen for Trauma Awareness Month is "Kids Know Alcohol: Prevention Through Education"; and

WHEREAS, Trauma Awareness Month and Emergency Medical Services Week also provide an occasion for groups and communities to organize and participate in special activities such as blood drives, blood pressure checks, Station Appreciation Days, and Second Chance Reunions, in which survivors of cardiac arrest reunite with those who helped give them a second chance at life; and

WHEREAS, The citizens of our state benefit greatly from the skill and sacrifice of our dedicated and courageous emergency medical services providers; Trauma Awareness Month and Emergency Medical Services Week offer a chance to reflect on their professionalism and commitment in our behalf and express gratitude to them for their selfless service; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby encourage all citizens to participate in the observance of Trauma Awareness Month and Emergency Medical Services Week in 2009; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion.

Nelson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 5, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate