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
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’’.
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 Serv-
ices 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 Serv-
ices Memorial Service’’.
Whereas in 1928 Julian Stanley Wise founded the first vol-
unteer rescue squad in United States, the Roanoke Life
Saving and First Aid Crew, and Virginia has subse-
quently taken the lead in honoring the thousands of peo-
•HCON 171 RH
ple nationwide who give their time and energy to commu-
nity rescue squads through the establishment of To The
Rescue, a museum located in Roanoke devoted to emer-
gency 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 coun-
try 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 safe-
ty and welfare of their fellow citizens is worthy of the
highest praise;
Whereas the annual National EMS Memorial Service is a fit-
ting reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of EMS per-
sonnel 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 pre-
serve America’s greatest resource—people: Now, there-
fore, be it
•HCON 171 RH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress declares the memorial service
held in Roanoke, Virginia, and sponsored by the National
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Memorial Service
Board of Directors to honor emergency medical services
personnel who have died in the line of duty to be the ‘‘Na-
tional Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service’’.
SEC. 2. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.
Nothing in this resolution shall be construed to place
the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Serv-
ice under Federal authority or to require any expenditure
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
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’’.
MAY 18, 1998
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed