Presidential Documents

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Federal Register 

Vol. 87, No. 97 

Thursday, May 19, 2022 

Title 3— 

The President 

Proclamation 10395 of May 13, 2022 

Emergency Medical Services Week, 2022 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

Every day, emergency medical service (EMS) providers put the needs of 

their communities above their own as they respond to crises, treat injuries, 

and save lives. Their heroism has been on full display throughout the 

COVID–19 pandemic, as resilient EMS workers across the country have 

provided essential care to Americans. This year’s Emergency Medical Services 

Week theme, ‘‘Rising to the Challenge,’’ pays tribute to the brave frontline 

professionals who work tirelessly to help their fellow Americans get immediate medical attention in their hours of greatest need. 

With compassion, determination, and skill, EMS providers embody the best 

of our Nation—from paramedics, 911 dispatchers, and emergency medical 

technicians to nurses, law enforcement officers, and firefighters. Collectively, 

they distributed COVID–19 vaccinations, provided aid after medical emergencies and disasters, and eased our suffering in countless ways. The unwavering commitment of EMS providers to public service often comes at the 

cost of their own physical well-being, mental health, and precious time 

with loved ones. 

That is why my American Rescue Plan included billions of dollars to support 

women and men who serve in EMS roles. I have also made it a priority 

to ensure that our State, local, Tribal, and territorial partners have the 

resources they need to train and equip EMS providers so they can respond 

to public health emergencies safely and effectively. 

During Emergency Medical Services Week, we share our appreciation for 

the selfless EMS professionals who provide lifesaving services every day 

and risk their lives each time they answer the call of service. We also 

honor the EMS providers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the 

line of duty to protect their fellow Americans. Our Nation owes a tremendous 

debt of gratitude to these heroes and their loved ones. May God bless 

our Nation’s EMS workers and their families. 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States 

of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution 

and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 15 through 

May 21, 2022, as National Emergency Medical Services Week. I call upon 

public officials, doctors, nurses, paramedics, EMS providers, and all the 

people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate programs, 

ceremonies, and activities to honor our brave EMS workers and to pay 

tribute to the EMS providers who lost their lives in the line of duty. 


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day 

of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-two, and of the 

Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fortysixth. 

[FR Doc. 2022–10879 

Filed 5–18–22; 8:45 am] 

Billing code 3395–F2–P 


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