RES 74-10 SUPPORT OF MASTRESOLUTION 74-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WINSLOW IN SUPPORT OF MAST
WHEREAS MAST (Military Assistance to Safety and Traffic) pro-
vides transportation and paramedical attention to accident
victims in emergency situations;
WHEREAS MAST serves virtually the entire State of Washington
with units based in Fort Lewis and Yakima responding to appeals
within 100-mile radii;
WHEREAS MAST responds to appeals from local law enforcement
and rescue agencies in cases involving civilians who need
immediate transportation twenty-four hours a day;
WHEREAS MAST participated in life-saving missions for 327
civilians including more than 100 children last year;
WHEREAS MAST missions covered automobile, logging and farm
accidents along with births, blood delivery, mountain rescue,
natural disaster aid and other emergencies;
WHEREAS MAST represents the lessons of rescue and medical at-
tention learned in warfare but applied in the service of
civilians;
WHEREAS MAST is a welcome and irreplaceable service to the
individuals in our community;
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Winslow congratulates MAST
for its participation in rescue operations which have avoided
tragedies and given life and health.
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Winslow commends the pilots,
assistants, and crew of MAST for their valor in caring for our
citizens in emergencies.
BE IT RESOLVED that this community express its deep appreciation
and full support of MAST.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WINSLOW, WASHINGTON,
and approved by the Mayor at a regular meeting thereof this
3rd day of September, 1974.
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