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CITY OF NAPA
PROCLAMATION
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
April 2022
WHEREAS, in 1994 President Clinton by Presidential Proclamation declared the second week of April as National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week; and
WHEREAS, the week is a time to celebrate and thank telecommunications personnel across the Nation who serve our communities, citizens, and public safety personnel 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and WHEREAS, the Napa Central 911 Dispatch Center and the 911 Call Takers and Dispatchers are critical first responders, providing emergency communications and critical, life-saving emergency services to the Napa County community; and WHEREAS, the Napa Central 911 Dispatch Center, provides 24/7 emergency dispatch services for Napa Police, Napa Sheriff, Napa Fire, American Canyon Fire Departments and American Medical Response operations Napa County; and WHEREAS, 911 Call Takers and Dispatchers have assisted with the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires, and treatment of patients, and the work of these “unseen first responders” is invaluable in emergency situations; and WHEREAS, each of these dedicated men and women deserve our heartfelt appreciation. Citizens place their trust in these individuals, not just this week, but every day of the year; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Scott Sedgley, Mayor of the City of Napa, along with the Napa City Council, do hereby proclaim the week of April 10-16, 2022 as National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week in the City of Napa and recognize the City’s 911 Call Takers and Dispatchers who have come to work every day and night exhibiting compassion, understanding, and professionalism during the performance of their job in the past year through the impacts of COVID and staffing shortages.
Dated: April 19, 2022
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SCOTT SEDGLEY, MAYOR
CITY OF NAPA