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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, 9-1-1 is nationally recognized as the number to call |
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during an emergency, and our statewide 9-1-1 service relies on the |
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efforts of countless dedicated and hardworking operators and other |
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professionals; and |
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WHEREAS, The State of Texas is home to more than 500 public |
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safety call centers, where trained operators respond to urgent |
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calls for police, fire, and emergency medical services and dispatch |
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appropriate assistance as quickly as possible; and |
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WHEREAS, Public safety telecommunicators are the vital link |
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between citizens in need and the agencies that can render aid; these |
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invaluable professionals are called on to accurately and |
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efficiently answer emergency requests that may come at any hour of |
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the day or night, and they frequently must have the skill and |
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composure to perform their duties under considerable pressure; and |
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WHEREAS, New and emerging technology is necessary to ensure |
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that our state's 9-1-1 service is able to consistently meet the |
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expectations of our citizens; the Texas chapter of the National |
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Emergency Number Association, which represents the |
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telecommunicators, directors, planning professionals, and industry |
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service providers that are part of this system, is a leader in |
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promoting research, training, and education as well as fostering |
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the development and accessibility of 9-1-1 services; and |
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WHEREAS, Texans are deeply indebted to the individuals who |
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serve as the first point of access in the event of an emergency, and |
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9-1-1 Day provides a fitting opportunity to raise awareness of our |
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9-1-1 service and the importance of modernizing this system to keep |
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pace with the needs of residents; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 4, 2019, as 9-1-1 Day at the |
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State Capitol and commend members of the Texas chapter of the |
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National Emergency Number Association and other 9-1-1 |
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telecommunicators for their invaluable contributions. |