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Since 1993, Mayors and Governors nationwide including former Gov. Tommy Thompson (Cabinet Secretary of Health & Human Services) and Tom Ridge (Cabinet Secretary of Homeland Security) have proclaimed the third week of May "Save A Life Week".

The special observance of this weeks claimed designation is to encourage all citizens; especially children to be trained in life-supporting first aid skills and take an active role in assisting in times of emergencies.

To commemorate the effective life-saving efforts of both good Samaritans and Emergency Medical Service providers, "Save A Life Week" is conjoined with "EMS week".

SALF, member of U.S. Homeland Security and affiliate of FEMA's Citizen Corps will continue to advocate its mission throughout 2003 along with promote the development of Citizen Corps councils in every community.

With much support received from the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and municipal leagues in various states, SALF has been prestigiously recognized for being effective towards achieving maximum life safety.