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                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 6, 2017.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate