Miller, Colleagues Introduce National EMS Week Resolution on the 50th Anniversary of National EMS Week

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Congressman Michael Guest (R-MS) in introducing a resolution honoring the commitment and care of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel during the 50^th anniversary of National EMS Week. The resolution highlights the important contributions of EMS teams to deliver timely and needed care and support patients in rural and underserved areas, all while placing themselves in potentially dangerous situations. Through the resolution, the lawmakers honor the commitment of EMS personnel and the importance of their role in our local communities.

“Emergency Medical Services play a critical role in saving lives across West Virginia and the United States. Often, they put themselves at risk in order to protect the communities they serve. I’m glad to cosponsor this resolution during the 50^th anniversary of National EMS Week and will continue to honor the personnel who ensure the safety of those in the community,” said Congresswoman Miller.  

“Our EMS personnel and first responders are some of the most important people in our local communities,” said Congressman Guest. “I am honored to sponsor a resolution to bring attention to our EMS professionals and be a part of continuing to support these important services for Mississippi and across the United States through my work on the House Appropriations Committee.”

Representatives Miller and Guest were joined by Representatives Richard Hudson (R-NC), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Don Bacon (R-NE), Rich McCormick (R-GA), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR), Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Mike Carey (R-OH), Susan Wild (D-PA) Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), John Moolenaar (R-MI), John Joyce (R-PA), Darin LaHood (R-IL), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), Mike Ezell (R-MS), Mike Lawler (D-NY), Trent Kelly (R-MS), Patrick Ryan (D-NY), Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), and David Joyce (R-OH).

Background: 

• Congresswoman Miller has previously highlighted EMS services in Ways and Means Committee Hearings. 
• National EMS Week was authorized in 1974 by President Gerald Ford to highlight the important work that EMS personnel do in communities across the United States. For the last 50 years, the United States has highlighted a week each year for our EMS personnel and the important life-saving work they deliver twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.

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