Proclamations

Emergency Preparedness Week

May 3 - 9, 2020

• WHEREAS; Emergency Preparedness Week is a Canada-wide initiative to increase awareness about individual and family preparedness, emphasizing how the public can reduce the risks and consequences of an emergency by being better prepared;

• WHEREAS; An emergency situation can happen anywhere and anytime. We all need to be prepared to deal with these events at the personal, community, municipal, provincial/territorial, and federal government levels;

• WHEREAS; Building awareness is a great first step;

• WHEREAS; Everyone can take an active role in your community to build a culture of preparedness;

THEREFORE; Parkland County Council does hereby proclaim the Week of May 3 - 9, 2020 as Emergency Preparedness Week in Parkland County.  You are encouraged to prepare your family for a disaster by:  knowing the risks in your region; making a family emergency plan and practice it; and; preparing an emergency kit for your home and vehicle. 

National Hospice Palliative Care Week

May 4 - 10 2020

• WHEREAS; May 4^th to 10^th, 2020 observes the twentieth annual Hospice Palliative Care Week;

• WHEREAS; National Hospice Palliative Care Week aims to strengthen support networks – health care teams, caregivers, family, friends, neighbours - with the aim of improving end-of-life care;

• WHEREAS; during National Hospice Palliative Care week, Canadians are encouraged to engage in a public discussion about the facts and supports regarding death, dying, and loss and bereavement;

THEREFORE; Parkland County Council does hereby proclaim the Week of May 4 – 10, 2020 as National Hospice Palliative Care Week in Parkland County.

National Nurses Week

May 11 - 17, 2020

• WHEREAS; Parkland County is committed to the health of its community;

• WHEREAS; Citizens are demanding access to quality health care services and need competent health-care providers;

• WHEREAS; Nurses provide care wherever and whenever needed and the priority of nurses is to care for and about people;

• WHEREAS; Registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses and licensed practical nurses help Albertans by providing continuous care throughout the health system; 

THEREFORE; Parkland County Council does hereby proclaim May 11 – 17, 2020 as National Nursing Week in Parkland County.

National Public Works Week

May 17 - 23, 2020

• WHEREAS; Public works infrastructure, facilities and services are of vital importance to the health, safety and well - being of the people of Alberta;

• WHEREAS; Such facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works engineers and administrators representing Federal, Provincial, Territorial, and Local levels of Government, who are responsible for and must design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation, water supply, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential to serve our citizens;

• WHEREAS; It is in the public interest for the citizens and civic leaders of this province to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest in the public works needs and programs of their respective communities;

THEREFORE; Parkland County Council does hereby proclaim the week of May 17 – 23, 2020 as National Public Works Week; and urge all citizens to join with representatives of governmental agencies in activities and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works engineers, administrators and workers to recognize the substantial contributions they have made to our national health and welfare.

Day of the Honey Bee

May 20, 2020

• WHEREAS; A large percentage of all the food mankind consumes exists because of the tireless work of the honey bee;

• WHEREAS; seventy percent of our food crops are pollinated by the honey bee; 

• WHEREAS; Honey bees are disappearing at an alarming and unsustainable rate all over the world for reasons not fully explained by science;

• WHEREAS; The public needs to be made aware of the dire threats to the honey bee;

THEREFORE; Parkland County Council, does hereby proclaim May 20, 2020 as “Day of the Honey Bee” in Parkland County and encourage citizens to recognize this day and the honey bee that creates the food we place on our tables.

Paramedic Services Week

May 24 - 30, 2020

• WHEREAS; Emergency medical services is a vital public service;

• WHEREAS; The members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours per day, seven days a week;

• WHEREAS; Access to quality emergency case dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury;

• WHEREAS; The emergency medical services system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators and others;

• WHEREAS; The members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills;

• WHEREAS; It is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating Paramedic Services Week;

THEREFORE; Parkland County Council does hereby proclaim the week of May 24 – 30, 2020 as Paramedic Services week in Parkland County.