CITY OF NAPA
PROCLAMATION
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
April 12-18, 2026
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, American Canyon Police, Yountville Police, Napa Fire Department, American Canyon Fire Department 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.
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 12-18, 2026 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, even working many extra hours through the impacts staffing shortages.
Dated: April 7, 2026
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SCOTT SEDGLEY, MAYOR