Proclamation 004-08BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATOR'S WEEK
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
APRIL 13 -19, 2008
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 13 -19, 2008 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 26th day of March, 2008.
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Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
County of Frederick, Virginia
PROCLAMATION NO.: 004 -08