Proclamation 006-06BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATOR'S WEEK
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
APRIL 9-15, 2006
WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at anytime that require police, fire or emergency
medical services; and
WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of police officers,
firefighters and paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and
WHEREAS, the safety of our police officers and firefighters is dependent upon the
quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone the Frederick County
Department of Public Safety Communications Center; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are the first and most critical contact our citizens
have with emergency services; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are the single vital link for our police officers
-- and firefighters by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information and ensuring
their safety; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers of Frederick County, Virginia have contributed
substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of patients; and
WHEREAS, each dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding and
professionalism during the performance of their job in the past year.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Frederick
County, Virginia does hereby proclaim the week of April 9-15, 2006 to be National
Telecommunicator's Week in Frederick County, in honor of the men and women whose diligence
and professionalism keep our county and citizens safe.
ADOPTED this 12"' day of April, 2006.
Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
County of Frederick, Virginia
PROCLAMATION NO.: 006-06