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WHEREAS, Emergencies can occur at any time that require police, fire or emergency medical services; and <br />WHEREAS, When an emergency occurs the prompt response of police officers, firefighters and paramedics <br />is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, The safety of our police officers, firefighters and paramedics is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of <br />information obtained from citizens who telephone the La Porte police fire communications center; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emergency services; and <br />WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are the single vital link for our police officers, firefighters, and <br />paramedics by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information and insuring their safety; and <br />WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers of the La Porte Police Department have contributed substantially <br />to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of patients; and <br />WHEREAS, Each dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism during the <br />performance of their job in the past year; <br />Now, Therefore, I, Louis R. Rigby, Mayor, along with members of the La Porte City Council, proudly proclaim April 12 through <br />April 18, 2015, as <br />- <br />TELECOMMUNICATIONS <br /> <br />In the City of La Porte, in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our city and citizens safe <br />from harm. <br />IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be affixed hereto, this <br />the 13th day of April, 2015 <br /> <br />CITY OF LA PORTE <br /> <br />______________________________ <br />Louis R. Rigby, Mayor <br /> <br />