HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation - National 9-1-1 DayORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL 9-1-1 DAY
Whereas, Thousands of dedicated individuals serve the citizens of the United
States, including Orange County, as 9-1-1 Telecommunicators; and
Whereas, They answer the 9-1-1 calls for police, fire and emergency medical
services by dispatching the appropriate assistance as quickly as
possible; and
Whereas, The Associated Public-Safety Communications Officers, Inc. and
the National Emergency Number Association have set aside the
day of September 11, 2003 to recognize 9-1-1 and the crucial role
it plays in the protection of life and property; and
Whereas, The Orange County 9-1-1 Center answers over 650,000 phone
calls and initiates over 300,000 responses for citizens in their time
of need;
Now, Therefore, We, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, hereby proclaim
the day of September 11, 2003 as "Nationa19-1-1 Day" in Orange
County, North Carolina in honor and recognition of Orange
County's Telecommunicators and the vital contributions they make
to the safety and well being of our citizens.
Adopted this 2°d day of September, 2003
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Margaret Brown, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners