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~ .J ; , . ~ I ~m RESOLUTION WHEREAS, citizens in the Greater Harris County Area can use one easily- remembered number, 9-1-1, for all emergencies--police, fire, and medical; and WHEREAS, the 9-1-1 system in the Greater Harris County Area is one of the finest, most technologically-advanced in the nation; and WHEREAS, this 9-1-1 system provides a safeguard for 'children in our com- muntiy in times of emergency; and WHEREAS, the enhancements of this 9-1-1 system display the caller's address and telephone number so that help can be sent even when the citizen cannot speak; and WHEREAS, the computer-based system automatically directs a 9-1-1 call to the proper jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, it has been demonstrated that 9-1-1 saves lives and property; and WHEREAS, it is desirable that all citizens in the Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Network know when and how to use 9-1-1 in times of emergency; and WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has designated September 11, 1987, as National 9-1-1 Day; and WHEREAS, the Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network wishes to join with the Congress in recognizing the value of the 9-1-1 emergency system; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Managers that September 11, 1987, be declared 9-1-1 Day in the territory served by the 9-1-1 Network. ORDERED that this Resolution be approved and spread upon the minutes Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network Board of Managers meeting ay of August , 1987. Tom Bass, 1J/~~ lIfilliam B. Anders, Member AITEST~.~!>r~~ Barbara McConnell, ClerK Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network