WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services for Children supports EMS, the community-based public service whose presence is vital to children in need; and

WHEREAS, the needs of children are different than the needs of adults in medical emergencies; and

WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services for Children promotes the high-level emergency care given by EMS providers with pediatric emergency skills; and

WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services for Children assists in the implementation of training for use of advanced technical equipment and services in preparation to save the life of a child; and

WHEREAS, EMS providers are unceasingly prepared to respond to children who access the system and return them to an optimum level of health; and

WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services for Children works with physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators and others to identify and address the issues surrounding the provision of optimal pediatric care; and

WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services for Children assists in the development of training programs and guidelines for emergency care providers so that children with special health care needs receive timely, appropriate care; and

WHEREAS, it is proper and timely to bring recognition to the value and accomplishments of such dedicated men and women by designating Emergency Medical Services for Children Day.

Now, therefore I [name, title, city, state] in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the date of May 21, 2008, as EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN (EMSC) DAY

And encourage the community to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.