SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 576
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, 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, 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, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Chapter of the National
Emergency Number Association and proclaim April 9, 2013, 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.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 2, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate