2013-04-14-20 National Public Safety Telecommunications WeekPITTSYL VANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK
April 14Th — 20th, 2013
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Dispatchers of the Pittsylvania County Emergency Communications Center, who processed
30, 315 emergency telephone calls in 2011, are the first and most critical contact that our citizens have with Pittsylvania
County's emergency services; and
WHEREAS, these dispatchers are the vital link to those calling for help and to police officers, firefighters, and
paramedics; and
WHEREAS, dispatchers monitor emergency personnel's activities by radio and telephone, and provide them with life
saving information to ensure their safety; and
WHEREAS, the safety of our police officers, firefighters, and paramedics is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of
information obtained by all Emergency Communications Technicians from the citizens who telephone the Pittsylvania
County Emergency Communications Center; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Dispatchers of the Pittsylvania County Emergency Communications Center have
contributed significantly to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fire and the treatment of patients in life
threatening situations; 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;
WHEREAS, these individuals save countless lives by responding to emergency calls, dispatching emergency
personnel and equipment 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 14`h through 20`h, 2013 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 19`h day of March, 2013.
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arshall A. Ecker, Chairman
Pittsylvan as County Board of Supervisors
William D. Sleeper, Clerk
Pittsylvania County Board o Supervisors