Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia
Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia
Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia
Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia
By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution of Virginia in the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially recognized:
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WHEREAS, emergencies that require police, fire, or emergency medical services can occur at any time and the health and safety of all Virginians is important to our great Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs, the availability of 9-1-1 assistance is integral to the safety of each Virginian, and a prompt response is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and
WHEREAS, the safety of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who contact the Commonwealth’s 9-1-1 Centers; and
WHEREAS, professional public safety telecommunicators are the first and most critical link between the citizen or victim and the public safety provider, often serving as the calm and guiding force in chaotic situations, ensuring that our communities remain protected and supported in times of crisis; and
WHEREAS, public safety telecommunicators exhibit compassion, understanding, and professionalism as they respond to emergencies across the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, it is important for the public to be aware of the responsibility to properly use 9-1-1 services by calling only in an emergency; thus, increasing the efficiency of the system and improving the chances that lives will be saved; and
WHEREAS, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week offers an opportunity to recognize the dedication, skill, and tireless efforts of these individuals who ensure the safety and well-being of the community, often behind the scenes, and who serve as the very heartbeat of public safety;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenn Youngkin, do hereby recognize April 13-19, 2025, as NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK in the COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of all of our citizens.
