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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at any time and are reported through the 911 system, requiring
firefighters, emergency medical services or police; and
WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of firefighters, paramedics and police
is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and
WHEREAS, the safety of our firefighters, paramedics and police officers is dependent upon the
quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone the Georgetown Fire-Police
Communications Center; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact our citizens have
to access emergency services; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Telecommunicators are a vital link for our firefighters, paramedics and
police officers by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information and ensuring their safety;
and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators of the City of Georgetown, Texas have contributed
substantially to the suppression of fires, treatment of patients and apprehension of criminals; and
WHEREAS, each Telecommunicator has exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism
during the performance of their job in the past year.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, do hereby proclaim the week of April 9, 2017 through April 15, 2017 as
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK
In Georgetown, Texas