Proclamation – Paramedic Services Week, May 19 – 25, 2024

"Whereas one week in May of each year is recognized across North America as ‘Paramedic Services Week’ by municipalities, Paramedic organizations and associations, as well as other levels of government; and

Whereas the 2024 Paramedic Services Week is May 19-25, 2024; and

Whereas the theme for this year is Help Us, Help You; and

Whereas paramedics dedicate their lives to public service, and their skills often make the difference between life and death; and 

Whereas the services, dedication and commitment of our highly trained Paramedics deserves to be recognized and honoured; and 

Whereas Northumberland County wishes to recognize the important contribution of the 130 full-time and part-time Paramedics who work out of six bases across the County, the Community Paramedic program, as well as recognize the Paramedics across Canada; 

Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Brian Ostrander, on behalf of Northumberland County Council, do hereby proclaim May 19-25, 2024, as ‘Paramedic Services Week’ in Northumberland County, and urge our fellow community members to recognize the vital contributions provided by all Paramedics in Northumberland."