Bill Text: TX SR139 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Proclaiming February 6, 2017, as 9-1-1 Day.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-06 - Reported enrolled [SR139 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR139-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize the Texas Chapter of the National Emergency Number | ||
Association and to join citizens from across the state in | ||
observing 9-1-1 Day at the Capitol; and | ||
WHEREAS, The number 9-1-1 is nationally recognized as the | ||
number to call in an emergency for immediate help from police, | ||
the fire department, or emergency medical services; and | ||
WHEREAS, Personnel in over 500 public safety answering | ||
points daily serve the citizens of Texas by answering their | ||
emergency calls and by dispatching appropriate assistance as | ||
quickly as possible; and | ||
WHEREAS, Public safety telecommunicators are the vital | ||
link between the citizens calling for help and the agencies which | ||
assist them; and | ||
WHEREAS, The Texas Chapter of the National Emergency | ||
Number Association represents the telecommunicators, directors, | ||
planning professionals, and industry service providers who are | ||
essential to the provision of emergency assistance; and | ||
WHEREAS, The members of this outstanding association are | ||
dedicated to providing excellent service and to upholding high | ||
standards of training and certification; they also work to | ||
promote awareness and implementation of 9-1-1 and to integrate | ||
new and emerging technology; and | ||
WHEREAS, The 9-1-1 system is of vital importance to the | ||
safety of Texas residents, and the upkeep and modernization of | ||
this critical system benefits all Texans; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Chapter of the National | ||
Emergency Number Association and proclaim February 6, 2017, as | ||
9-1-1 Day at the Capitol; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in | ||
honor of 9-1-1 Day at the Capitol. | ||
Nichols, Creighton | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on February 6, 2017. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |