Proclamation 002-09BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATOR'S WEEK
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
APRIL 12-18,2009
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 THEREOFRE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of
Frederick County, Virginia does hereby proclaim the week of April 12 -18 2009 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.
Richard C. Shickle, Chairman
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
PROCLAMATION NO. 002 -09
Frederick Count
umu - CY
Public Safety
Communications
MEMORANDUM
To: Administration
From: LeeAnna Pyles; Director
Date: March 3, 2009
Ref: Item to add to BOS meeting on March 11, 2009
Every year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve
as Public Safety Telecommunicators. This year April 12 -April 18, 2009 will be
recognized as "National Telecommunicators Week ". Please see that the attached
proclamation is entered in the Board of Supervisors agenda for the March 11, 2009
meeting.