Southern West Virginia News

May 24, 2024

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 50th anniversary of National EMS Week. The resolution highlights the important contributions of EMS teams in delivering timely and necessary care, particularly in rural and underserved areas, while often placing themselves in potentially dangerous situations. Through this resolution, the lawmakers aim to honor the dedication of EMS personnel and emphasize their vital role in 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 50th 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 significant work that EMS personnel do across communities in the United States. For 50 years, National EMS Week has recognized these professionals' life-saving efforts conducted around-the-clock every day of the year.

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