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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The North Central Texas Emergency Communications |
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District (NCT9-1-1) has built a reputation for outstanding service |
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and innovation; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1991 as the North Central Texas Council |
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of Governments 9-1-1, the organization became NCT9-1-1 in 2018; |
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since its inception, it has been responsible for planning, |
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implementing, and maintaining an emergency communications system |
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for more than 40 emergency communication centers across 13 counties |
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and five municipalities around the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, NCT9-1-1 has played an instrumental |
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role in the adoption of numerous new technologies to ensure that all |
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area residents have access to 9-1-1 services; major technologies |
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provided by the organization include the Next Generation 9-1-1 |
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Internet protocol and Real-Time Text to Real-Time Text 9-1-1, which |
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allows callers to send text messages during emergency situations |
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while transmitting background noises to telecommunicators; the RTT |
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to RTT 9-1-1 service is especially important for deaf and hard of |
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hearing citizens who are unable to communicate via phone call; and |
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WHEREAS, NCT9-1-1 worked tirelessly to overcome several |
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challenges during its transition to RTT to RTT 9-1-1; in August |
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2022, the organization implemented the first successful RTT to RTT |
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9-1-1 program in the U.S., paving the way for 9-1-1 centers across |
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the nation to provide similar services; and |
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WHEREAS, NCT9-1-1 has proven to be a resource of immeasurable |
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value to the region, and it is a pleasure to recognize the |
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lifesaving work of the telecommunications staff, first responders, |
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administrators, and other individuals who have been vital to its |
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operation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the North Central Texas Emergency |
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Communications District for its contributions and extend to all |
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those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for |
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continued success in their important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for NCT9-1-1 as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Plesa |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 945 was adopted by the House on April |
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14, 2023, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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