HomeMy WebLinkAbout080-21 (NationalTelecommunicatorsWeek)RESOLUTION PROCLAMING
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATOR'S WEEK
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
APRIL 11-17,2021
WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at any time 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 11-17, 2021 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 24th day of March, 2021.
Charles S. Deflaven, Jr., Chairman Aye Shawn L. Graber Aye
J, Douglas McCarthy Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
Blaine P. Dunn Aye David D. Stegmaier Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
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