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According to the American Ambulance Association, the Stars of Life Award recognizes emergency medical services (EMS) professionals who, “embody the spirit of service and commitment that defines EMS – saving lives, strengthening communities, and inspiring others through their dedication.”
Local EMS professional Mark Staley was a recipient of the Stars of Life Award. Staley, who lives Wilmar, serves as a paramedic and operations manager with Pafford Medical Services.
Senator John Boozman was present for the awards ceremony and made the following statement:
“It was an honor to celebrate Arkansas’ outstanding EMS professionals who ensure Natural State residents can access lifesaving medical care regardless of where they live. We can all be proud of these dedicated men and women for their commitment to their communities and the nation-wide recognition they have earned for their above-and-beyond efforts in both every-day life and emergencies.”
Senator Boozman has long advocated and commended Arkansas EMS and medical personnel. In 2024, he was a recipient of the American Ambulance Association’s 2024 Legislative Recognition Award for championing legislation that protected rural veterans’ access to lifesaving emergency medical care and for his work on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies that prompted the VA to delay planned rule changes on specialty ambulance reimbursements.
