Columbus, Georgia

WHEREAS, Lt. Paula Carter of the Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services

Department has recently been named the 2004 Region Seven EMT of the Year;



WHEREAS, Lt. Carter began her career in EMS in the late 1980's and rapidly

progressed from EMT to Paramedic;



WHEREAS, she obtained a bachelor's degree, teaching credentials in numerous EMS

specialty areas and has attended many EMS conferences across the state of

Georgia;



WHEREAS, she is always willing to share her time, knowledge and skills in the

EMS field with others so that they can be better prepared to serve their

communities;



WHEREAS, this honor is worthy of special recognition by this Council.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES:



We hereby commend and congratulate Lt. Paula Carter of the Columbus Fire and

Emergency Medical Services Department upon her receipt of the 2004 Region Seven

Emergency Medical Technician of the Year Award. Her dedication and service to

her community is deeply appreciated by this Council and all Columbus citizens.

Let a copy of the Resolution be forwarded to Lt. Paula Carter.



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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the

16th day of March, 2004, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote

of ten members of said Council.







Councilor Allen voting YES.

Councilor Anthony voting YES.

Councilor Davis voting YES.

Councilor Henderson voting YES.

Councilor Hunter voting YES.

Councilor McDaniel voting YES.

Councilor Rodgers voting YES.

Councilor Suber voting YES.

Councilor Pugh voting YES.

Councilor Woodson voting YES.









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TINY B. WASHINGTON ROBERT S. POYDASHEFF

CLERK MAYOR