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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF APRIL 12, 2009 AS
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National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week 2009
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WHEREAS, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week was first conceived by Patricia Anderson in the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office in 1981; and
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WHEREAS, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week was first proclaimed by Congress in 1991 and permanently established in 1994; and
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WHEREAS, public safety telecommunicators and dispatchers provide a critical but seldom visible linkage between the public and law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service providers; and
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WHEREAS, public safety telecommunicators and dispatchers efficiently coordinate emergency services for both man-made and natural disasters to ensure the health and safety of our community; and
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WHEREAS, San Mateo County public safety telecommunicators and dispatchers play a vital role in the protection of human life and property in our community.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, proclaims the week of April 12, 2009 to April 18, 2009 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, to honor the dedicated men and women coordinating emergency responses in our community.
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Dated: April 12, 2009
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MARK CHURCH, President
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CAROLE GROOM
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RICHARD S. GORDON
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ROSE JACOBS GIBSON
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ADRIENNE J. TISSIER
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Attest:
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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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