ATHENS-On Wednesday, April 8th Mayor Ronnie Marks proclaimed April 12-18 as Tele-Communicators Week in the City of Athens.
Front row, from left, Athens Police dispatcher Melanie Bates, and Mayor Ronnie Marks. Back row: Athens Police Capt. Anthony Presnell, Athens Police Administrative Assistant and Records Supervisor Cindy Pugh, 911 Board member Jerry Crabtree, Athens Police dispatcher Vickie Fuqua, Athens Police Chief Floyd Johnson, 911 dispatcher Jamie Ultz, and 911 Director R.V. White.
Here is the proclamation:
TELE-COMMUNICATORS WEEK
Whereas, when an emergency occurs a prompt emergency response is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and
Whereas, the safety of our emergency responders is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who call for assistance; and
Whereas, Tele-Communicators are the first, First Responders, and the most critical contact our citizens have with emergency services; and
Whereas, Tele-Communicators are the single vital link for our emergency responders, by monitoring their activities via radio and providing them with information, thereby ensuring their safety; and
Whereas, Tele-Communicators from various Athens and Limestone County agencies operating in Athens have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires and medical aid to patients.
Therefore, Be It Resolved that the City of Athens, Alabama declares the week of April 12th through the 18th, 2015 to be
National Tele-Communicators Week
In Athens, Alabama, in honor of the men and women
whose diligence and professionalism keep our
city and citizens safe.
