HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Telecommunicators Work Proclamation PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR'S WEEK
1996
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Thousands of dedicated Telecommunicators daily serve the
citizens 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, The critical functions performed by professional
Telecommunicators also include those related to 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 and the National
Emergency Number Association; and
WHEREAS, These associations are organizations of more than 10,000
people engaged in the design, installation and operation of emergency response
communications, has set aside the week beginning April 14, 1996, to recognize
Telecommunicators and their crucial role in the protection of life and property; and
WHEREAS, James B. Hunt, Governor of North Carolina, has proclaimed
the week of April 14-20, 1996, as Public Safety Telecommunicator Week in North
Carolina;
NOW, THEREFORE, we the Orange County Board of Commissioners,
hereby proclaim the week of April 14-20, 1996, as "National Public Safety
Telecommunicators 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 citizens.
Adopted this 16th day of April, 1996.
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Moses Carey, Jr., Chair