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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 139
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Texas Chapter of the National Emergency Number |
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Association and to join citizens from across the state in |
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observing 9-1-1 Day at the Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The number 9-1-1 is nationally recognized as the |
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number to call in an emergency for immediate help from police, |
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the fire department, or emergency medical services; and |
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WHEREAS, Personnel in over 500 public safety answering |
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points daily serve the citizens of Texas by answering their |
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emergency calls and by dispatching appropriate assistance as |
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quickly as possible; and |
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WHEREAS, Public safety telecommunicators are the vital |
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link between the citizens calling for help and the agencies which |
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assist them; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Chapter of the National Emergency |
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Number Association represents the telecommunicators, directors, |
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planning professionals, and industry service providers who are |
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essential to the provision of emergency assistance; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of this outstanding association are |
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dedicated to providing excellent service and to upholding high |
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standards of training and certification; they also work to |
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promote awareness and implementation of 9-1-1 and to integrate |
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new and emerging technology; and |
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WHEREAS, The 9-1-1 system is of vital importance to the |
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safety of Texas residents, and the upkeep and modernization of |
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this critical system benefits all Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Chapter of the National |
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Emergency Number Association and proclaim February 6, 2017, as |
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9-1-1 Day at the Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of 9-1-1 Day at the Capitol. |
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Nichols, Creighton |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 6, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |