Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps

WHEREAS, the Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps, Inc., for the last 57 years has provided an invaluable lifesaving service to the Borough of Rutherford and its residents and businesses by responding to a wide variety of medical emergencies within the Borough; and

WHEREAS, the Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps, Inc., is comprised of many selfless individuals who volunteer countless hours over the course of the year to aid and assist residents of this community and others who require medical assistance, often under very difficult circumstances; and

WHEREAS, all of the residents of our community are deeply appreciative of the volunteer services provided by the membership of the Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps, Inc. to our Borough since access to quality emergency medical care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and

WHEREAS, we the members of the Governing Body of the Borough of Rutherford realize to the fullest extent the irreversible harm that would be caused to this Municipality by residents not continuing to volunteer their time as Emergency Medical Technicans with the Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps, Inc.

WHEREAS, the week of May 14, 2006 through May 20, 2006 is being recognized nationwide as Emergency Medical Services Week.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bernadette P. McPherson, Mayor of the Borough of Rutherford, hereby declare May 14, 2006 through May 20, 2006 in the Borough of Rutherford as,

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
In honor of the Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps, Inc., and strongly encourage residents to consider joining the Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps, Inc., as a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician.

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Mayor Bernadette P. McPherson

May 2, 2006