HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-129RESOLUTION NO. 04-129
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 11,
2004, THROUGH APRIL 17, 2004, AS "PUBLIC
SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK" IN
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has
made the following determinations:
Emergencies can occur at anytime that require police, fire or medical
services.
2.
When an emergency occurs, the prompt response of police officers,
firefighters and paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of
property.
3. The safety of our police officers and firefighters is dependent upon the
quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone the St.
Lucie County Public Safety/911 communications center.
4. Public Safety Dispatchers are the first and most critical contact our citizens
have with emergency services.
5. Public Safety Dispatchers are the single vital link for our police officers and
firefighters by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information and
insuring their safety.
6. The St. Lucie County Public Safety 911/Dispatchers and the St. Lucie
County Fire Dispatchers have contributed substantially to the apprehension of
criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of patients.
7. Each dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding and
professionalism during the performance of their job in the past year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
St. Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim April 11,2004, through April 17, 2004, as
"PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board believes the St. Lucie County Public Safety 911/Dispatchers and
the St. Lucie County Fire Dispatchers should be recognized for their diligence and
professionalism in keeping St. Lucie County and its citizens safe.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 2004.
ATTEST:
~., DEPU(~ CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
~"~ LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY~ C-H AI~'M~-~I
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
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