054-23 (NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek(2023)) RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK
FREDERICK COUNTY,VIRGINIA
APRIL 9-15,2023
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, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, Virginia,
does hereby proclaim the week of April 9-15, 2023, to be National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in
Frederick County,in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our county and citizens
safe.
Adopted this 22nd day of March 2023.
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., Chairman Aye Shawn L. Graber Aye
Blaine P. Duma Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
(Gainesboro Seat Vacant) - Josh. E. Ludwig Aye
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
A COPY ATTEST
Michael Bollhoef
Frederick Coun dministrator
RES# 054-23