HomeMy WebLinkAboutR04-045 Designation Public Safety Telecommunicator Week
Commissioner moved adoption
of the followi esolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION N0.04 - J~~
DESIGNATION OF April 11th to lzth AS "PUBLIC SAFETY
TELECOMMUNICATOR WEEK"
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of
Colorado (hereinafter the "Board") acknowledges that emergencies can occur at anytime that
may require police, fire, medical or other emergency services; and
WHEREAS, the prompt response of emergency service personnel is critical to the
protection of life and preservation of property; and
WHEREAS, the effectiveness and safety of emergency service personnel is dependant
upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone Public Safety
Dispatchers; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are often the first and most critical contact our
citizens have with emergency services; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are a vital link for emergency service personnel
by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information, and insuring their safety; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Dispatchers at the Vail Public Safety Communication
Center have continued to provide Public Safety Dispatch services to the citizens of Eagle County
with a heightened degree of compassion and professionalism; and
WHEREAS, Congress has dedicated April 11th -17th, 2004 as "National Public Safety
Telecommunicator Week;" and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to join the Town of Vail in recognizing the dedicated
staff of the Vail Public Safety Communications Center during this week; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that April 11th to 17th, 2004,
shall be designated as "Public Safety Telecommunicator Week" in Eagle County in honor of
the men and women whose diligence and professionalism help keep our county and citizens safe.
THAT, the board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary
for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of
Colorado.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the ~[~day ofL<,
2004.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
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ATTEST: x~;= °` '~ ';r ~~~ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Teak J. Simonton -~- Tom C. Stone
Clerk Chairm
chael Gallagher
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Commissioner
Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Gallagher C~-(
Commissioner Menconi
Commissioner Stone
This Resolution passed by 3I ~ vote of the Board of County
Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
