WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) spoke on the House floor in celebration of UMC Emergency Medical Services and their 50 years of serving West Texas.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a group of heroes that have been a lifeline for the people of Lubbock County for 50 years, the UMC Emergency Medical Services Team since their first 911 response back in November, 1975, well before the University Medical Center Hospital even opened its doors.
UMC EMS has been on the front lines of saving lives and serving our communities in West Texas, we are fortunate to have the highest level of healthcare and emergency response professionals protecting our families.
In fact, UMC EMS is one of just 46 EMS systems worldwide with a dual accreditation, and their team has earned the American Heart Association's Mission Lifetime Gold Award every year since 2019.
Well, deserved no doubt to everyone at UMC EMS, past and present.
Thank you for your unparalleled care, for your endless compassion, and most of all, your commitment to excellence in your service to the people of West Texas.
Congratulations on 50 years of incomparable service, here's to 50 more.
