SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 139
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize the Texas Chapter of the National Emergency Number
	Association and to join citizens from across the state in
	observing 9-1-1 Day at the Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, The number 9-1-1 is nationally recognized as the
	number to call in an emergency for immediate help from police,
	the fire department, or emergency medical services; and
	WHEREAS, Personnel in over 500 public safety answering
	points daily serve the citizens of Texas by answering their
	emergency calls and by dispatching appropriate assistance as
	quickly as possible; and
	WHEREAS, Public safety telecommunicators are the vital
	link between the citizens calling for help and the agencies which
	assist them; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Chapter of the National Emergency
	Number Association represents the telecommunicators, directors,
	planning professionals, and industry service providers who are
	essential to the provision of emergency assistance; and
	WHEREAS, The members of this outstanding association are
	dedicated to providing excellent service and to upholding high
	standards of training and certification; they also work to
	promote awareness and implementation of 9-1-1 and to integrate
	new and emerging technology; and
	WHEREAS, The 9-1-1 system is of vital importance to the
	safety of Texas residents, and the upkeep and modernization of
	this critical system benefits all Texans; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Chapter of the National
	Emergency Number Association and proclaim February 6, 2017, as
	9-1-1 Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
	honor of 9-1-1 Day at the Capitol.
	Nichols, Creighton
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 6, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate