04-07-2008 National Public Safety Telecommunication Week (2)PITTSYLVANL4 COUNTY BOARD OFSUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK
April 13-19, 2008
Whereas, 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 EMS personnel 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 9-1-1 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, Public Safety Dispatchers of the Pittsylvania County 9-1-1 Center 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 Pittsylvania County Board of
Supervisors proclaims the week of April 13 through 19, 2008 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 7th day of April, 2008
oy E. H a e, Chairman
Pittsylvani County Board of Supervisors
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William D. Sleeper, C erk
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors