HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 002-10PFtOGLAIitIATION
NATIONAL TELECOI�IVIUNIGATC)R'S WEE�C
FRE ®ERIC1✓G GOE7NTY, VIRCIIVIA
�►PRIL 11 -17; 2010
116�HEREAS, 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 11 -17, 2010 to be
National Telecommunicator's Week in Frederick County, in honor of the men and women
whose diligence and professianalism keep our county and citizens safe.
ADOPTED this 24th day of March, 2010.
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Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
County of Frederick, Virginia
PROCLAMATfON NO._ 002 -10
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To; Administration
Frorri: LeeAnna Pyles; Director
Date: March 3, 2010
Ref: lterr� to add to BOS rr�eeting on March 24, 2410
Every year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and worsen who serve
as Public Safety Telecorramunicators. This year, April I I- 17, 2010 will be recognized as
"National Telecommunicators Week ". Please see that the attached.Proclamation is
entered in the Baard of Supervisors agenda for the March 24, 20I0 meeting.