HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation proclaiming April 12 - 18, 2009 as National Public Safety Telecommunications WeekORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK
2009
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Thousands of dedicated Telecommunicators daily serve the residents of the
United States and Canada by answering their telephone calls for law enforcement, fire, and
emergency medical services by dispatching the appropriate assistance as quickly as
possible; and
WHEREAS, Professional Telecommunicators are the link between those residents who
call for help and the agencies which provide the help; and
WHEREAS, The critical functions performed by professional Telecommunicators impact
all aspects of public safety and include those performed by forestry and conservation
operations, highway safety and maintenance activities, and many other operations
performed by federal, state and local government agencies; and
WHEREAS, Professional Telecommunicators work to improve the emergency response
capabilities of these communication systems through their leadership and participation. in
training programs and other activities provided by the Association of Public Safety
Communications Officials - International and the National Emergency Number
Association; and
WHEREAS, These associations are organizations of more than 100,000 people engaged
in the design, installation and operation of emergency response communications, has set
aside the week beginning April 12, 2009, to recognize Telecommunicators and their crucial
role in the protection of life and property;
NOW THEREFORE we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim
the week of April 12-18, 2009 as "National Public Safety Telecommunications Week" in
Orange County, North Carolina, in honor and recognition of our County's
Telecommunicators and the vital contributions they make to the safety and well being of
our residents, those passing through our County and our public safety providers.
Adopted this 7th day of Apri12009.
Valerie P. Foushee, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners