HR 429 — 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.

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
 1   Recognizing the week of April 12 through 18, 2026, as "National
 2      Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania in
 3      honor of those whose diligence and professionalism keep our
 4      communities and residents safe.
 5      WHEREAS, Emergencies that require emergency medical services,
 6   fire and rescue or police assistance can occur at any time; and
 7      WHEREAS, The prompt response of emergency medical personnel,
 8   fire and rescue personnel and police officers is critical to the
 9   protection of life and preservation of property when an
10   emergency occurs; and
11      WHEREAS, The three-digit number "9-1-1" has been designated
12   as the universal emergency number for citizens of the United
13   States and residents of this Commonwealth; and
14      WHEREAS, The safety of our emergency medical services
15   personnel, firefighters and police officers is dependent upon
16   the quality and accuracy of information obtained from residents
17   who call 911 communications centers; and
 1      WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators, also known as 911
 2   dispatchers, are the first and most critical contact residents
 3   have with emergency services; and
 4      WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are the single vital
 5   link for our emergency medical services personnel, firefighters
 6   and police officers by monitoring their activities through radio
 7   communication, providing them information and ensuring their
 8   safety; and
 9      WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators at 911
10   communications centers across this Commonwealth are an important
11   part of the emergency services team which provides medical care
12   to patients, performs fire and rescue services and protects and
13   serves communities through police services; and
14      WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators exhibit compassion,
15   understanding and professionalism during the performance of
16   their duties, often in difficult situations; therefore be it
17      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
18   week of April 12 through 18, 2026, as "National Public Safety
19   Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania in honor of those whose
20   diligence and professionalism keep our communities and residents
21   safe.




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