SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 306

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Texas Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association and to join citizens from across the state in observing 9-1-1 Day at the Capitol; and

WHEREAS, The number 9-1-1 is nationally recognized as the number to call in an emergency for immediate help from police, the fire department, or emergency medical services; and

WHEREAS, Personnel in over 500 public safety answering points daily serve the citizens of Texas by answering their emergency calls and by dispatching appropriate assistance as quickly as possible; and

WHEREAS, Public safety telecommunicators are the vital link between the citizens calling for help and the agencies which assist them; and

WHEREAS, The Texas Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association represents the telecommunicators, directors, planning professionals, and industry service providers who are essential to the provision of emergency assistance; and

WHEREAS, The members of this outstanding association are dedicated to providing excellent service and to upholding high standards of training and certification; they also work to promote awareness and implementation of 9-1-1 and to integrate new and emerging technology; and

WHEREAS, The 9-1-1 system is of vital importance to the safety of Texas residents, and the upkeep and modernization of this critical system benefits all Texans; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association and proclaim March 4, 2019, as 9-1-1 Day at the Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of 9-1-1 Day at the Capitol.

Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 4, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate