86R8587 BK-D
By: White H.R. No. 141
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, 9-1-1 is nationally recognized as the number to call
during an emergency, and our statewide 9-1-1 service relies on the
efforts of countless dedicated and hardworking operators and other
professionals; and
WHEREAS, The State of Texas is home to more than 500 public
safety call centers, where trained operators respond to urgent
calls for police, fire, and emergency medical services and dispatch
appropriate assistance as quickly as possible; and
WHEREAS, Public safety telecommunicators are the vital link
between citizens in need and the agencies that can render aid; these
invaluable professionals are called on to accurately and
efficiently answer emergency requests that may come at any hour of
the day or night, and they frequently must have the skill and
composure to perform their duties under considerable pressure; and
WHEREAS, New and emerging technology is necessary to ensure
that our state's 9-1-1 service is able to consistently meet the
expectations of our citizens; the Texas chapter of the National
Emergency Number Association, which represents the
telecommunicators, directors, planning professionals, and industry
service providers that are part of this system, is a leader in
promoting research, training, and education as well as fostering
the development and accessibility of 9-1-1 services; and
WHEREAS, Texans are deeply indebted to the individuals who
serve as the first point of access in the event of an emergency, and
9-1-1 Day provides a fitting opportunity to raise awareness of our
9-1-1 service and the importance of modernizing this system to keep
pace with the needs of residents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 4, 2019, as 9-1-1 Day at the
State Capitol and commend members of the Texas chapter of the
National Emergency Number Association and other 9-1-1
telecommunicators for their invaluable contributions.