HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 03/17/2015 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 12-18, 2015, AS NATIOPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, emergencies that require police, fire, or emergency medical services can
occur at any time; and
WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs the prompt response of police officers,
firefighters, and paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and
WHEREAS, the safety of our police officers, firefighters, and paramedics is dependent
upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone for
assistance; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are the first and most critical contact our citizens
have with emergency services and are the single vital link for our police officers, firefighters,
and paramedics by monitoring their activities, providing them with information and supporting
their safety; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers influence the quality of care for patients by
providing medical pre-arrival instructions; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers have contributed substantially to enhancing the
quality of life in our community through the areas of law enforcement and public safety; and
WHEREAS, each dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding, and
professionalism during the performance of their job in the past year.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen Weitkunat, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the week of April 12-18, 2015 as
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS
WEEK
in the city of Fort Collins in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism
keep our city and citizens safe.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 17th day of March, A.D. 2015.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk