SR12,1,42 Whereas, paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are often
3thrust into dangerous situations — situations that set their profession apart from
4most any other routine job; and

SR12,1,65 Whereas, it is a difficult, sometimes daunting time to be part of the public
6health and safety professions; and

SR12,1,97 Whereas, the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin (PAAW) is a
8leading organization serving the needs of its members in the ambulance and medical
9transportation industry in Wisconsin; and

SR12,1,1210 Whereas, PAAW and the American Ambulance Association are dedicated to
11excellence in the ambulance services industry and provide services to enable their
12members to effectively address the needs of the communities they serve; and

SR12,1,1413 Whereas, PAAW and the American Ambulance Association advocate the
14highest quality patient care through ethical and sound business practices; and

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1Whereas, PAAW has great admiration and respect for those who dedicate their
2time and talents to the emergency care profession; and

SR12,2,43 Whereas, PAAW wishes to recognize the heroic and courageous work performed
4by paramedics and EMTs every day; and

SR12,2,75 Whereas, PAAW and the American Ambulance Association now seek to honor
6those in Wisconsin who exemplify the best qualities in the ambulance profession with
7the first annual "Stars of Life" recognition program; and

SR12,2,118 Whereas, on January 17, 2006, 9 individuals will be honored as "Stars of Life"
9for demonstrating outstanding service to their profession through communication
10skills, customer service, and job performance in addition to exhibiting exceptional
11kindness and selflessness in performing their duties; now, therefore, be it