HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - National Public Safety Communicators WeekPROCLAMATION
“National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week”
April 14 – 20, 2019
WHEREAS: Emergencies can occur at any time that require police, fire or emergency medical services;
and,
WHEREAS: When an emergency occurs the prompt response of emergency personnel is critical to the
protection of life and preservation of property; and
WHEREAS: The safety of our emergency responders is dependent upon the quality of accuracy of
information obtained from citizens who telephone the Kittitas County 9-1-1 Dispatch Center
(KITTCOM); and,
WHEREAS: Public Safety Telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with
emergency services; and
WHEREAS: Public Safety Telecommunicators are the single vital link for our emergency responders by
monitoring their activities by radio, providing them critical information and insuring their
safety; and
WHEREAS: Public Safety Communication Officers of KITTCOM have contributed substantially to the
apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of patients; and
WHEREAS: Each Communications Officer has exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism
during the performance of their job;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners proclaim the
week of April 14 through April 20, 2019 to be National Public Safety Telecommunicators
Week in Kittitas County, in the honor of the men and women whose diligence and
professionalism who keep our County and its citizens safe.
Dated this 2nd day of April, 2019.
THE KITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Cory Wright, Chairman
Brett Wachsmith, Vice-Chairman
Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board