WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon Building in Arlington, Virginia, were targets of a terrorist attack on the United States of America; and

WHEREAS, the nation mourns the loss of the many lives resulting from this attack, including hundreds of public safety personnel; we continue to stand united but remain cognizant of the fact that other terrorists are continuing to target the United States; and

WHEREAS, the Cambria Community Healthcare District’s Ambulance Operations and Crisis Intervention Team continue to remain diligent to respond to the needs of the residents and visitors to the San Luis Obispo County North Coast, in times of local, regional and national emergencies.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES hereby recognize and honor the heroism of the hundreds of public safety personnel who lost their lives in the response of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack, as well as those of the public safety personnel who responded, above and beyond the call of duty, and survived this tragic event; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES hereby recognize and honor the resolve of it’s Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians and Crisis Intervention Team volunteers, who continue to provide dedicated service on behalf of the Cambria Community Healthcare District.

On a motion of Board member Lemming, seconded by Board member Cullen, and on the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Cullen, James, Lemming, Monroe and Youngman

NOES: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: None

The foregoing proclamation is hereby adopted this 3rd day of September, 2002

Barbara Monroe, President

ATTEST

Dave Melendy