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PRINTER'S NO. 2983
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 429
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY STAATS, LABS, TOMLINSON, HOGAN, MARCELL, PUGH,
KAZEEM, BRENNAN, PICKETT, CAUSER, BOROWSKI, RIVERA,
DOUGHERTY, COOPER, ARMANINI, VENKAT, SCHEUREN, TWARDZIK AND
GAYDOS, MARCH 10, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, MARCH 11, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of April 12 through 18, 2026, as "National
Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania in
honor of those whose diligence and professionalism keep our
communities and residents safe.
WHEREAS, Emergencies that require emergency medical services,
fire and rescue or police assistance can occur at any time; and
WHEREAS, The prompt response of emergency medical personnel,
fire and rescue personnel and police officers is critical to the
protection of life and preservation of property when an
emergency occurs; and
WHEREAS, The three-digit number "9-1-1" has been designated
as the universal emergency number for citizens of the United
States and residents of this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, The safety of our emergency medical services
personnel, firefighters and police officers is dependent upon
the quality and accuracy of information obtained from residents
who call 911 communications centers; and
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WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators, also known as 911
dispatchers, are the first and most critical contact residents
have with emergency services; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are the single vital
link for our emergency medical services personnel, firefighters
and police officers by monitoring their activities through radio
communication, providing them information and ensuring their
safety; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators at 911
communications centers across this Commonwealth are an important
part of the emergency services team which provides medical care
to patients, performs fire and rescue services and protects and
serves communities through police services; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators exhibit compassion,
understanding and professionalism during the performance of
their duties, often in difficult situations; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
week of April 12 through 18, 2026, as "National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania in honor of those whose
diligence and professionalism keep our communities and residents
safe.
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