Morrow County Commissioners, 80 North Walnut Street, Mount Gilead, OH (2026)

05/22/2026

EMS WEEK PROCLAMATION
May 17-23, 2026

Improving Outcomes, Together

To designate the Week of May 17-23, 2026, as Emergency Medical Services Week

WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and

WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and

WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and

WHEREAS, emergency medical services fills healthcare gaps by providing important, out-of-hospital care, including preventative medicine, follow-up care, and access to telemedicine; and

WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, police officers, educators, administrators, pre-hospital nurses, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, trained members of the public and other out of hospital medical care providers; and

WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and

WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week; now

THEREFORE, the Board of Morrow County Commissioners in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 17-23, 2026 as Emergency Medical Services Week The 52nd Anniversary of EMS Week theme is EMS WEEK: Improving Outcomes, Together. We encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities in honor of the EMS profession and the essential service it provides.

Signed this 18th day of May, 2026
The Board of Morrow County Commissioners

05/15/2026

PROCLAMATION
TO RECOGNIZE MAY 10-16, 2026 AS
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

WHEREAS, National Police Week in America was created to honor the service and sacrifice of those law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty while protecting our communities and safeguarding our democracy; and

WHEREAS, National Police Week, held every year in May, was created in 1962 through a proclamation issued by then-President John F. Kennedy; and

WHEREAS, there are more than 800,000 sworn law enforcement officers serving in communities across the United States, including the dedicated members of the Morrow County Sheriff’s office and Police Departments; and

WHEREAS, since the first recorded death in 1786, there are currently more than 24,500 law enforcement officers in the United States that have made the ultimate sacrifice and been killed in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, the members of our law enforcement agencies play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of Morrow County and provide vital public services; and

WHEREAS, these men and women engage with and serve the public in the most varied and wide- ranging manner, and their efforts do not go unnoticed; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we the Board of County Commissioners of Morrow County, Ohio do hereby proclaim the week of May 10-16, 2026, as National Police Week in Morrow
County, and encourages all residents to join in the recognition of the services, sacrifices, and efforts the Police Departments and Sheriff Office within Morrow County make to best serve their communities; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we the Board of County Commissioners of Morrow County publicly salutes the service of law enforcement officers in our community and in communities across the nation and as we remember the sacrifice of Deputy Daniel “Weston” Sherrer, a Morrow County Sheriff’s Office deputy, who was killed in the line of duty on May 26, 2025, while responding to a domestic violence incident.

Signed this 11th day of May, 2026

The Board of Morrow County Commissioners

05/08/2026

During the morning session of Monday, May 4, 2026, many proclamations were read and presented:

Proclamation in recognition of National Correctional Officers' week May 3 - 9, 2026.

Proclamation for Foster Care Recognition & Recruitment Month.

Proclamation- Public Assistance Fraud Awareness Month in Ohio.

Mental Health Month 2026.

And special recognition to the economic development team during Economic Development Week 2026.

04/15/2026

During the morning session of Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, the Commissioners honored our dog warden, Sarina Atwell, and her team at the Morrow County Dog Shelter with the following proclamation:

PROCLAMATION

NATIONAL ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL APPRECIATION WEEK

April 12 – April 18, 2026

WHEREAS, the National Animal Care and Control Association has designated the second week of April each year as Animal Care and Control Officer Appreciation week; and

WHEREAS, the various federal, state, and local government officials throughout the country take this time to recognize, thank, and commend all animal control officers and animal shelter staff for their dedicated service they provide; and

WHEREAS, Animal Control Officers and Animal Care Staff provide essential community functions including the enforcement of animal control laws, protecting the public from diseases such as rabies, capture roaming and potentially dangerous animals, investigating reports of animal complaints and welfare; and

WHEREAS, Animal Control Officers and Animal Care Staff who answer calls for assistance, educate pet owners about responsible animal care, provide for the proper care of animals in their custody, to protect the welfare of homeless animals from injury, disease, abuse, starvation; and

WHEREAS, Animal Control Officers and Animal Care Staff continually find loving homes for adoptable animals as well as reunite lost pets with their rightful owners whenever possible;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Morrow County Commissioners do hereby proclaim April 12 – April 18, 2026 as National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week and encourage all citizens to join us in expressing their sincere appreciation for the service and dedication of our Animal Control employees.

BOARD OF MORROW COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

J. Mason, T. Siegfried, and T. Abraham

04/14/2026

During the morning session of Monday, April 13th, 2026, the County Commissioners recognized our dispatchers from the County 911 Dispatch Center with the following proclamation:

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

April 12-18, 2026

WHEREAS, emergencies that require police, fire or emergency medical services can occur at any time; and

WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs the prompt response of police officers, firefighters and paramedics is
critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and

WHEREAS, the safety of our police officers, firefighters and paramedics is dependent upon the quality and
accuracy of information obtained from citizens who contact the Morrow County emergency dispatch center;

WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emergency services; and

WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are the single vital link for our police officers, firefighters and paramedics by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information and ensuring their safety; and

WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators of Morrow County have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of patients; and

WHEREAS, each dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism during the performance of their job in the past year;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Morrow County Commissioners declare the week of April 12-18, 2026, to
be National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Morrow County, in honor of the men an women whose diligence and professionalism keep our county and citizens safe.

Signed this 13th day of April, 2026

Board of Morrow County Commissioners: J. Mason, T. Siegfried, and T. Abraham

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80 North Walnut Street
Mount Gilead, OH
43338

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https://morrowcountyohio.gov/

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