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NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK
April 12'h — I8°i, 2015
VIRGINIA: AT THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM IN CHATHAM, VIRGINIA ON TUESDAY,
MARCH 17, 2015, THE FOLLOWING PROCLAMATION WAS PRESENTED AND ADOPTED:
Whereas, emergencies can occur 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 Pittsylvania County E -911 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 insuring their safety; and
Whereas, Dispatchers in Pittsylvania County Emergency Management have contributed substantially to the
apprehension ofcriminals, suppression offcres and treatment ofpatients; and
Whereas, each dispatcher, the unseen individual providing a calm voice when emergencies arise, has exhibited
compassion, empathy, and professionalism, keeping our county and citizens safe, and providing moral support to
citizens in distress; and
Whereas, each dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism during the performance
of their job in the past year; then
THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors proclaims
the week of April 12`h through 18'h, 2015 to be National Telecommunications Week in Pittsylvania County,
Virginia, in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our County and citizens safe.
Given under my hand this day 17Th day of March, 2015.
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Brenda H. Bo man, Chair
Pittsylvaiia County Board f Supervisors
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Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors