RESOLUTION NO. 000790

Accepting an Automatic External Cardiac Defibrillator from the Mid-America Heart Institute of Saint Lukes Hospital.

WHEREAS, it is known that the use of automatic external cardiac defibrillators can prevent death and disability from sudden cardiac arrest in numerous instances; and

WHEREAS, it is known that the availability of automatic external cardiac defibrillators and trained citizens to provide emergency assistance throughout the community can make our City a safer place in which to live and work; and

WHEREAS, the Council urges that the availability and use of automatic external cardiac defibrillators by trained citizens throughout Kansas City in appropriate public spaces, public and private workplaces, and in area institutions; and

WHEREAS, the Council desires to encourage the citizens of Kansas City to become involved in learning the proper uses of automatic external cardiac defibrillators and how to provide emergency assistance throughout the community; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the Mayor and Council hereby accept, on behalf of the citizens of Kansas City, the automatic external cardiac defibrillator from the Mid-America Heart Institute of Saint Lukes Hospital for City Hall in recognition of the importance of saving lives and promoting Kansas City as a Heart Safe Community; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that a copy hereof be presented to the Mid-America Heart Institute of Saint Lukes Hospital in recognition of the appreciation and thanks of Kansas City and the hope that many lives may be saved and that we may be known as one of the top ten Heart Safe Communities in the country.

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