City of Eagle Pass celebrates National EMS Week
By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.
The City of Eagle Pass held a ceremony to celebrate National Emergency Service (EMS) Week on Monday, May 19, 2014, at the Eagle Pass City Council Chambers with local and regional EMS technicians and Eagle Pass Fire Department personnel present at the event.
Master of Ceremony Mike Garcia gave a brief presentation of what EMS services consists of and the important role that said services play within the community.
City of Eagle Pass Fire Chief Jesus Rodriguez stated that the week of May 18th through 24th is designated as National EMS Service Week. Fire Chief Rodriguez introduced Mayor Ramsey English Cantu who presented a proclamation to the Eagle Pass Fire Department commemorating National EMS Week.
“ It is indeed an honor and a privilege to recognize a great group for the work that they do,” said Mayor Cantu.
Mayor Cantu recalled a personal family situation requiring the service of the City’s Fire Department EMS and how he gained a true respect for the work that so many EMS officers do in stressful times and how professional they are.
“ Today we recognize the work that these dedicated and professional individuals alongside with the entire Fire Department provide to the citizens of Eagle Pass,” added Mayor Cantu.
Mayor Cantu read the official City of Eagle Pass Proclamation commemorating May 18 through 24th, National Emergency Service Week.
During the ceremony, various recognitions were handed out to different individuals within the City of Eagle Pass EMS community.
The Eagle Pass Police Department presented a plaque of appreciation to its communication dispatchers department for their hard work and dedication during time of emergencies.
Other recognitions were presented to different individuals from the EMS service community within our city for their hard work and dedication.
“ We need to thank you because we know you are a critical component to the safety and success of what we do for our community,” added Fire Chief Rodriguez.
The Eagle Pass Business Journal congratulates all EMS providers during National EMS Service Week and every day of the year for their critical service to our community’s citizens.
