House Calendar No. 191

105TH CONGRESS

2D SESSION H. CON. RES. 171

[Report No. 105–539]

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Declaring the memorial service sponsored by the

Service’’.‘‘National Emergency Medical Services Memorialemergency medical services personnel to be theMemorial Service Board of Directors to honorNational Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

MAY 18, 1998

Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be

printed
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House Calendar No. 191

105TH CONGRESS

2D SESSION H. CON. RES. 171

[Report No. 105–539]

Declaring the memorial service sponsored by the National Emergency Medical

Services (EMS) Memorial Service Board of Directors to honor emergency

medical services personnel to be the ‘‘National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service’’.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

OCTOBER 21, 1997

Mr. GOODLATTE (for himself and Mr. GOODE) submitted the following

concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce

MAY 18, 1998

Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Declaring the memorial service sponsored by the National

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Memorial Service

Board of Directors to honor emergency medical services

personnel to be the ‘‘National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service’’.

Whereas in 1928 Julian Stanley Wise founded the first volunteer rescue squad in United States, the Roanoke Life

Saving and First Aid Crew, and Virginia has subsequently taken the lead in honoring the thousands of peo-
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ple nationwide who give their time and energy to community rescue squads through the establishment of To The

Rescue, a museum located in Roanoke devoted to emergency medical services (EMS) personnel;

Whereas to further recognize the selfless contributions of

EMS personnel nationwide, the Virginia Association of

Volunteer Rescue Squads, Inc. and the Julian Stanley

Wise Foundation, in conjunction with To The Rescue, in

1993 organized the first annual National Emergency

Medical Services (EMS) Memorial Service in Roanoke,

Virginia, to honor EMS personnel from across the country who have died in the line of duty;

Whereas the annual National EMS Memorial Service has

captured national attention by honoring 119 providers of

emergency medical services from 35 States;

Whereas the singular devotion of EMS personnel to the safety and welfare of their fellow citizens is worthy of the

highest praise;

Whereas the annual National EMS Memorial Service is a fitting reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of EMS personnel nationwide;

Whereas, according to the Department of Health and Human

Services, 170,000 Americans require emergency medical

services on an average day, a number which projects to

over 60,000,000 people annually; and

Whereas the life of every American will be affected, directly

or indirectly, by the uniquely skilled and dedicated efforts

of EMS personnel who work bravely and tirelessly to preserve America’s greatest resource—people: Now, therefore, be it
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1 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate

2 concurring), That Congress declares the memorial service

3 held in Roanoke, Virginia, and sponsored by the National

4 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Memorial Service

5 Board of Directors to honor emergency medical services

6 personnel who have died in the line of duty to be the ‘‘Na7 tional Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service’’.

8 SEC. 2. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

9 Nothing in this resolution shall be construed to place

10 the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Serv11 ice under Federal authority or to require any expenditure

12 of Federal funds.
House Calendar No. 191

105TH CONGRESS

2D SESSION H. CON. RES. 171

[Report No. 105–539]

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Declaring the memorial service sponsored by the

Service’’.‘‘National Emergency Medical Services Memorialemergency medical services personnel to be theMemorial Service Board of Directors to honorNational Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

MAY 18, 1998

Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be

printed